[vivek2652]

As part of PMS, we usually clean/replace our AC filter depending upon its condition, but there is another part you need to clean/maintain if you want the best performance from your AC system. This part is a blower motor that works continuously whenever we turn on our AC or use the heater. You must clean it every year if your car doesn't have cabin AC filter.


Tools required:

1) Star screwdriver
2) Old toothbrush
3) Old cloth or microfiber
4) Flexible body


Procedure:

1) The blower motor is located behind the glovebox in Baleno. Open the glovebox and you'll find two rubber pieces on either side preventing it from falling after opening. Gently pull both rubber pieces inside and the glovebox will sag down.








2) Pull the glovebox towards yourself to completely remove it.





3) Open two Philips head screws and pull the cover upwards to remove.




4) Now you'll need to bend down in the passenger side footwell area and you'll be able to see the blower motor attached by three Phillips head screws.





5) Remove the power connector (white colored) by pushing the clips and pulling the tab downwards.





6) Remove two Philips head screws of the blower motor.





7) Hold the blower motor with one hand and remove the third screw. Now the blower will come down.





8) Clean the blower using a toothbrush and microfiber. My unit was clean since I do this every year.





9) Since you have opened the glovebox and ac filter is also located behind it, you can also clean/replace it. You'll need to remove its cover by pressing it from one side and by pulling the cover. One thing you'll need to make sure that you install ac filter by checking the up symbol on the filter.





10) Do all the steps in reverse order and enjoy clean air and silent operation.

[Rudra Sen]

Mod note: Thread moved to DIY - Do it yourself section. Thanks for sharing.

[Jeroen]

Very well done!

Unfortunate on many cars getting access to the fan can be a huge dashboard our job! And not all cars have cabin filters either.

Strangely enough on my Jaguar the US version doesn’t come with a cabin filter but the European version does!


Jeroen

[vivek2652]

Originally Posted by Jeroen

Very well done!
getting access to the fan can be a huge dashboard our job! Strangely enough on my Jaguar the US version doesn’t come with a cabin filter.

Jeroen

Thank you, sir. The blower motor is located behind the glovebox in most Maruti cars, and it is always a pleasure to do things DIY since this can be done easily due to easy access.
The Alto 800 didn't come with an air filter, but it had a slot made for it. So many people would purchase and fit in their cars. Maybe you can try that with your Jaguar.

[Jeroen]

Originally Posted by vivek2652

. Maybe you can try that with your Jaguar.

Thanks, but in the US version there is simply no space for a cabin filter.

Just as a reference on how tricky it can be to get a cabin fan: I replaced the AC evaporator on my Jeep not too long ago. It is bolted inside the same enclosure as the cabin fan. Dashboard out job!

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/diy-d...ml#post5307858 (My Car Hobby: Jaguar XJR, Mercedes W123, Alfa Romeo Spider, Jeep Cherokee & Mini One)

Jeroen

[vishal21]

Hi vivek2652. Thanks a lot for such a comprehensive guide of how the blower is cleaned. I think this is overlooked over 9 out of 10 times. Even the ASC wouldn't bother to take up something. All they do is get some steam into the vents to disinfect the vents. Looking forward to try this sometime.

[vivek2652]

Originally Posted by vishal21

Thanks and I think this is overlooked over 9 out of 10 times.All they do is get some steam into the vents to disinfect. Looking forward to try this sometime.

Hello, Vishal21 , and thank you for the appreciation.Please share your results whenever you do this.You can also try evaporator coil cleaning for added benefits at that time.