Chevy HHR: Replacing The Blower Motor & Cabin Air Filter

[@ritahampton8218]

It's 2024 Summer in Florida here and you are the only one so far to show where the filter was and how easy it is to get it out and replace. But really here for the Blower Motor and you are the first to not cut it out. I did not have to either, just unscrewed it like you did. Thanks so much!

[@ThordysGarage]

From what I’ve seen the older ones require you to cut it out

[@billlittlejohn2331]

I've looked at a few videos on how to best replace the blower motor. Your's is most concise and to the point I've seen. Great video.

[@ThordysGarage]

Thanks, happy to help!

[@mastergunsmith2285]

The #30 relay on the fuse panel on the right side of your center console is the one that weaken over time. If you test the power supply to the motor shows 14+ volts but when you plug in the blower, the volage drops to zero, your culprit will be that relay. It's listed as the Climate Control Relay. If you change the blower moter, change the resistor as well as this relay. Rock Auto has all 3 listed.

[@cbruno12180]

That looks like it has been replaced before because the stock one is sealed in it and u have to cut around the motor and get the seal loose then install your new one

[@dealerauctionnightmare4689]

Yours has been replaced before. You'll have to cut out the factory-installed blower motor.

[@JosephFrietze]

That's exactly what I was thinking.

[@rjbenchs5399]

Yeah I have to cut mine out.

[@williammcquiston630]

Thank you. Finally! A person that gives a direct, no nonsense approach to an instructual video. I get so tired of these people that feel they have to give us a backstory to their life or particular situation. Your no nonsense approach is refreshing and I for one am extremely grateful. Keep it up.

[@starbunny201010]

It’s summer here in Florida and you are a LIFESAVER! Thank you! For being clear and concise!

[@ThordysGarage]

Happy to help, “short and to the point” is what I prefer when I look for How-to videos so that’s what a aim for

[@muhammad-bin-american]

Wow! Super easy job. Thanks.

[@DelinaDoomcat]

Thank you for helping me save about $240. I never knew car repair could be so easy

[@melissaarthur9936]

I know what my weekend project is this week

[@kcthabrat]

My blower motor looks different can’t find the screws

[@anthonyramos3583]

Great help me a lot. Nice and simple..

[@LeaFaceJones]

Thanks for providing the public with empowering videos that are enjoyable, informative and straight to the point.

[@ThordysGarage]

It's my new favorite thing to do!

[@a-a-ron9027]

from a non car savvy person, the flange (spelling?) sounds like a made up word. Also, love the flow of the video and love the tool list at the beginning. Is this motor location similar in other vehicles or does it vary a lot?

[@ThordysGarage]

The "flange" refers to the mounting surface on the outside of the motor, and many vehicles have blower motor under the dashboard on the passenger side, but they can also be found under the hood, that's the case in the Marauder and the Buick

[@TheCdubbleyoo]

Go to England, find a room full of males at least 12 yrs old, say the word "flange", see how long it takes for the giggling to stop.

[@ToniAllen]

"Flange" is not by any means an exclusively automotive word. That's just a regular word.

[@WHIZKID355]

For the 2006 HHR blower motor it has to be cut out, not near as easy as the later models as shown

[@TheRealJonnyLaw]

Did the lower fan settings go out first and then only had the high setting working? This happened to me.

[@ThordysGarage]

Yes, it’s a common sign of a dying blower motor

[@ToniAllen]

This is exactly what happened to mine.

[@bruceapplegate3679]

HHR forums elsewhere on the net state that having high speed only is a symptom of a bad resistor card.

[@sunniecam]

Thanks for posting this. Very helpful in replacing my car's heater.

[@ToniAllen]

How's it holding up after 3 years?

[@ThordysGarage]

Works just fine, haven’t had to do the resistor yet either

[@ToniAllen]

@@ThordysGarage Great! That was my next question. The kiddo is gonna be getting my old car soon, so I'm gonna have her do this repair herself with supervision.

[@georgedoughton9508]

Was this blower motor previous changed before? I have watched other videos and it had to be cut out. I am about to replace Mines on my 09 hhr ss

[@ThordysGarage]

It looks like the earlier years it needs to be cut out, I have all the service history on my car and the blower motor was not in there

[@AllanLeite1]

My AC was not working properly. When I turned the car on and passed through a bump, the AC went back to life. But now it is 100% off. Do you think it is the blower? Or might be something electrical? Is there a way to test it?

[@ThordysGarage]

If the blower is not turning in at all, heat or AC it very well might be bad, could be a loose wire, you can put power directly to the blower and see if it spins, also check the blower motor resistor, I didn’t change the resistor in this video and it’s been good since but it’s something worth looking at

[@AllanLeite1]

@@ThordysGarage thanks man! I’ll try that! Humanity needs more people like you 🫶🏽

[@theculturalinitiative84]

Thank you so very much. This video is extremely helpful.

[@richardstott5416]

Would you happen to know the model of blower motor you purchased? I have the same exact model and I want to make sure I'm not doing this wrong.

[@ThordysGarage]

got it at Napa, Part # BK 6552732

[@sirsweetness8332]

1A auto sells a decent one also $55 with ring and 6 screws.

[@sirsweetness8332]

I just installed mine today HHR. Stupid design. Had to cut out original blower motor

[@sirsweetness8332]

This must have already been replaced because you have to cut out the original and you did not.

[@thedivinediva3357]

I have a 2006 and my heater went out during the winter and how it’s almost summer and my blower went out again and it leaks fluid. I took it to the shop and costed me thousands I want to try and do it myself. Would I still ask for a blower with flanges on it

[@ThordysGarage]

That sucks the heater core went bad, the whole dashboard has to be removed fix it if I’m not mistaken. did they replace the blower as part of that job? Because it could be under warranty, otherwise any auto parts store should have aftermarket blower that will fit

[@craighatch3221]

thank you

[@AndrewWiester]

Simple and to the point! Thanks for the content.

[@yankee5158]

any way to lubricate the bearing on a sealed blower motor for the hhr .. And if not how would you go about opening the blower motor??? the replacement i put in like yrs ago dont have any screws or shaft lubricant point.. just those 2 flanges on either side of the motor.......

[@synystercustomcars]

Keep in mind they changed the design from 06 to 07 the 07 is difrent

[@cbruno12180]

Like how ? Do u have to cut the seal on the 07?

[@GretchenHewitt]

BIG help! Thank you!

[@thedivinediva3357]

Where did you get the filter ?

[@ThordysGarage]

There is a link to a filter in the video description, otherwise you can get one at most any auto parts store

[@kcthabrat]

What’s was the size of the bolts

[@calebsmith1285]

This is what I’ve been trying to find out. I literally can’t find anything for it.

[@michaelvalone907]

Do all the hhrs have the blower motor in the same place. I have a 2010.

[@ThordysGarage]

as far as i know they do, mine is a 2010 LT, its possible the SS has a different setup

[@brentcolvin]

What year HHR is this? I keep seeing videos of where you have to cut out the blower motor? I have a 2007 2.4 HHR and my blower motor is starting to go out but yeah I don’t want to cut it out.

[@ThordysGarage]

2010, i saw those too and im not sure which models require the blower to be cut out, if you do have to the aftermarket blower should still fit

[@brentcolvin]

@@ThordysGarage thank you

[@scottdickey3084]

@@brentcolvin if they have never been replaced before, you will have to cut it out.

[@mmcgehee7023]

What do you mean by "cut it out"?

[@DaleDanErnie]

Damn guys, no a/c ain’t bad… no heat in a kentucky winter is much more worrying🤣

[@ToniAllen]

You don't live in Oklahoma. It gets up over 110 degrees in the summer, and even hotter on the asphalt.

[@sharonlittle7067]

You must be insane. This has been the hottest summer in history