Replacing the blower fan on P3 Volvo.

Replacing a noisy blower fan on my Volvo XC70 T6.
Its 2009 with 60,000KM or 37,000 Miles.
Link to video of the noisy blower fan:
• Noisy Volvo blower fan...
Volvo Blower Fan: 31291516 or 31267505 300$ US
Behr Blower Fan 8EW 351 040-271 100$ US from www.rockauto.com
Tool diagram to make yourself:
www.dropbox.co...
Blower Fan tool from Volvo - 9997284 130$ US on Ebay.
Cabin Filter: Land Rover: LR056138

[@garrettdavis4549]

I work at a volvo shop and found this this video to be extremely helpful.

[@volvosweden]

Thx!

[@alecdietsch2203]

It was my first ever car repair and i couldn’t have done it without this video. Took me 8ish hours, given I’m a novice in car repairs, but I was still able to get thru the whole procedure. One note is I didn’t take out the seat (or even fold back the carpet) and didn’t have an issue. (I’m 6 feet tall; 180 pounds but quite flexible). Also if you’re just one person (like I was) you can wedge a clothes pin to push down the plastic release tab that holds the motor in place. This step is the only step that requires two people, so you’re able to do the repair yourself using that tip. Thank you so much to the team that put this together. Your positive encouragement was what inspired me to give this repair a try in the first place. Saved me $2k+

[@volvosweden]

Great that the video is helpful. Also respect to you that you did it yourself my friend. Good job!

[@CleanAirExpert]

Absolutely one of the best DIY instructional videos I've ever seen. Great job!! Accurate, a touch of humor, and SAVED my "bacon." Thanks!

[@dh-_1011]

Ok, so it’s winter here. My blower fan has been squeaking since 2019. It finally died last week, right during a cold snap (0-5F). I bought the part from the dealer (way too much, but I needed it right now or so I thought), watched this video again and realized I needed that special tool. Ordered that damn thing on Monday, it came yesterday. Watched this video again. I worked last night (1500-0325) took a nap and went to it at 1100. I had the car apart at 1145, new part installed at 1155 with help from the wife, everything buttoned up at 1315. Thanks for this man, seriously. Even though I payed way too much for the motor itself, I saved prolly $1500 in labor. I couldn’t have done this without your help in this video. A sincere thanks, and a raise of the beer your way!!

[@magicaljake]

i love how you do everything in pajamas and crocs

[@scotttaves]

Thank you! I slogged through this job recently, took me a solid seven hours. I wouldn't have been able to do it without this guide. My original fan lasted for 120K miles.

[@bachadaboy]

I had an idea with an issue on a 2010 XC60 which had the same fan squeaking issue you had. I took the windshield wiper blade arms off and the cowling below, and accessed the fresh air inlet. (it's just some clips that hold the cowling down) Then you can see the blower fan from there through the inlet opening. (must not be in recirculate mode or the door will be closed, select fresh air setting in the car) I only knew that you can see the blower fan from there because years ago when replacing the windshield I watched the technicians while they installed the new windshield. (they were nice and let me into the shop) I purchased a 3 foot long spray nozzle extension like the little 5 inch red ones you'll find, but very flexible and much longer. With the fan off, I blasted some MAF cleaner behind the squirrel cage fan portion and let it dry. I repeated that one more time. Let it dry completely again. Then started the car and the blower fan, It did not squeak anymore on any speed settings! I'm so happy! As a little extra insurance I switched the long spray nozzle tube over to a aerosol spray can of "Seafoam Deep Creep Penetrating Lubricant" and carefully, and sparingly, shot some onto the motor shaft behind the fan cage. Then started the car and ran the fan through all the speeds up and down. Still no squeaking! My hope is it lasts a long time. I'll report back when and "knock on wood" if it starts squeaking again. I hope it's not anytime soon! The whole job took 45 minutes working at a comfortable relaxed pace. It will be quicker next time, since I've done it once already and it was pretty easy to do anyway. (but I hope there's no next time, at least for several years!) Volvo For Life Here's the link below to the flexible straw extension that made it possible to fix the squeaking from the blower fan. www.amazon.com/Aerosol-Replacement-Straws-Flexible-Extension/dp/B01EKIZ89U/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Aerosol+Replacement+Straws%2C+Flexible+Extension%2C+Made+in+The+USA&qid=1609794053&s=industrial&sr=1-1

[@fredaydaybae8450]

Still squeaking?

[@bachadaboy]

​@@fredaydaybae8450 Nope, still no squeaking. It did try to start squeaking again but I sprayed it with aviation grade "Corrosion X" and it's been squeak-free for years.

[@phillipstai7204]

Incredible tutorial. I've been searching for help on this since my 2012 XC70 T6 blower fan went out and almost no one has a full walkthrough. Cannot thank you enough, sir!

[@tomjones9137]

Well, looks like I won't be replacing the fan by myself after all lol

[@DoreenRoz]

Same here!!

[@TheMetrefekseli]

if I try to do it myself probably will be more than a 1000 USD in damaged parts

[@bosewaverocks]

I’ll live with the sound 😂 the labor has to be crazy for that

[@fredaydaybae8450]

I was about to buy one with the blower motor gone but NOPE!

[@volvosweden]

That would be a good discount

[@markking2262]

Briliant. Genius. Saved loads of money. It definitely took 7 hours and my back is still sore but I never could have done it without you, my friend.

[@alainvoit4862]

I did the job WITHOUT the "Removal Tool" easily and without any problem what so ever. Also there is NO need to remove the carpet (Hence leave the amplifier, seat and door sill trim untouched). On the other hand I removed the bracket holding the CEM unit, it was very easy and provided more room to work and place working lights. Thank you for this video and many others from VOLVOSWEDEN. They make a huge difference in working on my 2008-XC70. Continue to Spread the LOVE the way you do - You Rocks!

[@alxace]

Would You mind explaining how You removed the blower without the tool? How did You turn it?

[@alxace]

I have now done the job! I really couldn't remove the blower without the tool, so I custom made something similar to the original tool and was able to turn it then. Also - you really have to make sure that you release the tab all the way! Couple of remarks about the process - I also didn't see the need to remove the carpet or the passenger seat. I did unbolt the CEM unit, but left the wires attached to it and worked around it, like he did in the video.

[@volvosweden]

As long as you can do it. Hope the video helped still.

[@alxace]

volvosweden Yes, the video was much help! Thanks a lot for taking the time to make it!

[@VladTheLender]

How did you move the blower out?

[@ChrisBaccus]

Clearly the bottle opener was the most used and necessary tool. Seriously, thanks for this. Now I just need to decide which weekend I'm going to spend doing this after my new blower fan arrives.

[@vehiclevillellc5071]

Excellent video. Very thorough. Ive changed many blower motors on XC90s and other models. But haven't attempted this model yet. This video is very well thought out and clear. I thank you for taking the time to help the rest of us DIY-ers! Thanks! :)

[@volvosweden]

Glad I am helpful

[@frankielee16]

Incredible! Well done! Thanks also for the transmission oil change! Great channel!

[@emilerlandsson5536]

Great video! I changed my blower fan yesterday, and it was 100% done by your instructions. Thank you! 🥰

[@salehsiami6681]

Doesn't work with xc60 2010

[@Sc0fm]

Did you manage this buddy? Can you help to say how you got on with the 'clip' that you hold down from the speedometer side? I'm really struggling I am pressing it down but the blower motor with the tool on will NOT turn and its really got me stuck here.. Shocking design

[@ScottSmith_RiverOfCode]

I know this is 5 years old but I just used it to successfully replace my blower in my 2011 XC70 today. I thank you for all the details.

[@Sc0fm]

Can you help to say how you got on with the 'clip' that you hold down from the speedo side? I'm really struggling pressing it down but the blower motor with the tool on will NOT turn and its really got me stuck here.. Shocking design

[@JohnSmith-gu3ub]

I just completed this repair using your video for instructions. I've watched hundreds if not thousands of DIY videos and yours is the best. Volvo gave me an estimate for $2000 and I did it for $500 with a genuine Volvo blower motor. Thank you!

[@peruzzi12]

Excellent video!! I have watched hundreds of videos for all sorts automotive repair for my 5 cars, and this is one of two that does an absolutely professional job of describing in detail how to do this repair. The diagrams inserted made it extra-pro! Actually, I was considering buying a used XC60 (I already have 2 others) and the blower fan was really noisy, so I wanted to see what it would take to replace. From this video, I see that I need to knock them down in price $1,500.00!! Thanks again, and if I buy it, I'll use this video as my guide. Well done guys!

[@imsent2u]

I can't thank you enough!! Between you and one other video had made this job go so smoothly. although you would be upset that I did not remove the carpets and or seat. Because of the both of you this was a 3-hour job for me and again cannot thank you enough!

[@volvosweden]

Glad I am helping others!

[@georgehofgren6123]

What was the other video?

[@faronmarshall1258]

Just to let you know, I used your video to change the blower fan on my 2000 Volvo S80 3.2. Was skeptical at first, but no big problems. Great video!!

[@D5DRIFT]

Did they do a 3.2 S80 in year 2000?

[@user-bz6li6zo1g]

😊 thank you. I just replaced the fan. It was a hassle, but thanks to your video I got the job done 🎉🤩 Volvo XC70 2008

[@stephendauphinee6039]

Great video. My noisy fan finally died on my 2009 XC70 at 373,000 km. The practical info allowed me to complete the job in 4.5 hours. The only problem I had is the re-circulation flap did not move when button pressed as recommend at beginning of video. No problem as I went outside car, lifted engine bonnet, removed wipe blades and plastic cover. You will be able to see re-circulation flap and blower. Push the top of flap towards passenger side gently. As it moves you will hear the actuation motor gear.

[@alainvoit4862]

I came across my previous comment that I posted here 3 years ago, and I was not aware that it had replies and questions ...so sorry about that. First I need to say that this tutorial video is just awesome. I could not imagine how this complicated job would of been like without it. So BIG THANKS to volvosweden for this video. Like all his videos, they are superbly done. Top notch quality, with just the right details. In addition, there are encouraging statements on his part. I think this volvosweden guy is a seriously GOOD guy, to say the very least. Ok I got many asking me how I did the job without the removal tool. What I realize later is that the screw holding the fan that the author's car in the video was missing; well in my car it was not missing, and it was the only thing stopping the fan from turning the 45 or so degree to be removed. I mean my car did not have the tab that needs to be pressed to turn the fan in the removal position. So for me removing the fan was fairly easy. I just had to remove the screw, then turn the fan 45 or so degree from the driver side (not from the side where the squirrel-cage and where the tool is inserted which is the passenger side) and finally I pushed it towards the passenger side. No helper needed. I think a previous mechanic cut off or broke off the tab in my car, in purpose. With that screw in place this lock-tab is certainly unnecessary, I think it is just a design for fast assembly during manufacturing. When I installed the new fan, the tips of my fingers fitted through the spaces between the spoke-like plastic ribs of the squirrel-cage, and so I was able to control the position of the fan as i was inserting it. It is very easy to turn the fan in position from the driver side. And then I reinserted the screw. Voila! As a note: for those who have the tab on the driver-side holding the fan. If someone can rig a way to keep the tab depress, then one can do like I did, remove the fan by turning it from the driver side; hence without the removal tool. I think volvosweden does the job according to Volvo's manual, and that is great for doing such a video. However, removing the entire carpet, thereby the seat and amp is overkill. The carpet is not really in the way of removing the CEM and and everything else. And its is much nicer to work with the carpet on when leaning down on the floor of the car. Taking my meticulous time the job took me 5 to 6 hours. What I found the most difficult was to deal with the hidden two screws on the recirculate/fresh air controller unit. Like volvosweden says "patience, patience, patience..." and I would add "perseverance!"

[@fredaydaybae8450]

I was about to buy an S80 with a bad blower but absolutely not. This repair is crazy!! Good on those that have done this!

[@aknovaman]

Perfect directions!!! Just replaced my 2008 V70 wagon heater blower fan using this video. You are right it took 4-6 hours as i am mechanic. Thx again.

[@ecbcbm]

Holy F*****g S**t! Lol. That's quite a bit of work but thanks for the upload. Glad I saw this for if/when I have this issue.

[@jeanettequesada8979]

My sentiments exactly! My Volvo Dealer wants $1,440.00 to replace my fan. It may be worth it.

[@jyrkitarhonen2533]

1208€ volvo dealer bilia finland

[@jyrkitarhonen2533]

First time broke 300000km second time 480000km volvo xc70 2012

[@volvosweden]

Over priced!!!

[@jyrkitarhonen2533]

So was the car 67000€

[@markohoepken1423]

Excellent video. Great camera, details and tips. My fan starts "smoking" and makes noise... I will buy beer first ;-) Marko

[@volvosweden]

Funny ;) good luck

[@marcvincentcalumpang5021]

@@volvosweden a,Z,a ,

[@arisavuoja]

Thanks a lot for the great video! It helped me a lot! I managed to reduce noise without taking the fan off, by drilling a hole to the back of the fan (7 mm) and then with a long pipe (90cm) attached to a WD40 spray pipe I could spray some oil to the back bearings of the fan! I needed not take anything off from the right side of the car, I only took off the speedometer and the house behind that. There is still little noise left, but next I'll try to spray WD40 to the other bearing of the fan. I'll report that later!

[@arisavuoja]

A little noise came back during last couple of weeks i.e. about 9 months after my quick repair. The noise emerges mow only when the fan is running slowly - when the fan is running on high rpm there is no extra noise. I’ll try to re-operate the oil spray to the bearings…

[@kairoilves9932]

where you exactly drill the hole? How deep and what angle?

[@arisavuoja]

@@kairoilves9932 You can go to the video to the time 15:07-15:21 where you can see the back cover of the fan (volvosweden has taken it off and puts on again). Then go to the time 15:44-15:56 where you can see the same back cover through the hole of speedometer and there you can see a very little white dot on the back cover about 3 cm above of the screw of the back cover. I drilled the hole at the white dot! The plastic cover is quite thin, so be careful not to drill too deep: only max 3 mm. Angle was strait i.e. about 90' to the surface! Good luck!

[@kairoilves9932]

@@arisavuoja thanks for informatsion, i try it and give feedback :D

[@arisavuoja]

@@kairoilves9932 The hole could be on lower level, too. The purpose is to manage to sray oil to the fan bearings, which is below to the hole! Afterwards I put a little button to shut the hole!

[@benjaminkoch710]

Just replaced mine on a 2013 S60! only took about 4 hours with cleanup. Our pipe behind the gauge cluster is all one piece and doesn't come out easily at all. You can just use a long pry bar to lift up that clip instead. Once the blower motor is pulled out towards the passenger side, you can disconnect the plug from the back of it since there is enough slack in it. Also, that screw hole that isn't used isn't used on any Volvos as far as I'm aware. It seems to be a spot for a captured nut, possibly used on a land rover or something. There doesn't appear to be any threads in the hole on mine. Also, if you have motorized folding mirrors and auto up and down windows, you may have to reteach them by pulling the fuse or just turning your car on and off a couple of times which somehow worked for me. Finally, that foam gasket in the back of the blower motor hole is SUPER important. Mine broke and I installed it anyways and now I have a whistling noise where air is escaping from where the gasket should be. Oops. But seriously amazing write-up!

[@BaronOfDaker]

This squeaking fan has been plaguing me for three years. I've been waiting for this video since I found your channel last year... You delivered!! Thank you!

[@BenMJay]

Darren Baker How do you guys know the new blower wont squeak?

[@DavidJohnson-oe8fg]

Thanks for taking the time to do this video. I think it was well done, and quite helpful. I have a 2012 XC60, and it's a bit different design behind the gauge cluster, with a bunch of extra plastic to cradle the cluster and a different air duct configuration. Not as easy as this one, so I'm going to do some trimming of that plastic to get some better access. According to CARFAX, this was already replaced once at Volvo of Toronto, but I think the fan was shaken loose when going down a bumpy gravel road. Maybe that's what that screw is for.

[@juhal5959]

On 2012 XC60 the repair was easier than on the video. No need to open or remove anything on driver's side as there is no screw or button that holds the blower. You only need the special tool, and you can remove the blower from right side of the car. When the blower is loose, pull it out only a little, and you can detach the electric connector. Thus you can do the repair alone, you do not need assistant to press the button. I checked the exact model of blower from www.behrhellaservice.com/behr-hella-service/en/Online-catalog-5076.html, I did not use the Land Rover blower, though indeed it is cheaper than the recommended model. And, I was a bit lazy and did not remove the seat, I only lowered the backrest as much as possible and I was lying on the seat, not on the floor.

[@delendam]

@@juhal5959 Do you think it's the same for XC70 (2014)?

[@juhal5959]

@@delendam Difficult to say. You will see it if you remove the speedometer panel. If there is a massive steel frame and the whole air channel behind is one piece, and you do not see at all the detachable piece of air channel etc. as on the video, it is same as mine. Btw. be careful when ordering the blower, I accidentally ordered right-hand-drive car blower first.

[@juhal5959]

I also advice to remove totally the white ECC unit holder steel frame, not to bind it with the nylon strip as on the video. That way you get good space to pull out the recirculation flap piece and the blower. Otherwise you may damage something as it is rather tight spot. Note also that if you lose one of the 3 screws from recirculation piece, you can remove one from the old blower case.

[@nolanpenney497]

Thank you for that very thorough and detailed walk through! That helped tremendously today when I did mine.

[@BrewedTeaCup]

Very helpful video! Took me about 5 hours of labor to finish the job. Interestingly, my old blower worked attached directly to a battery but not in the car. It’s nice to have a working blower again!

[@frankdaiii6403]

One of the best "how to" videos I've seen to date. ESPECIALLY the diagram for the removal tool. Great job!!

[@villehiivola9659]

Great video, the detailed instructions were very helpful. Made the job a lot quicker. One thing i want to add, is it was much easier to get the recirculation part out with the passenger seat completely out of the car. Lying on the floor makes it a lot easier to access.

[@jonathanprice1989]

Thanks for sharing this information, just done our rhd p3, so much was mirror image. I made a little platform to sill height, but still worked upside down. Most of the work was through passenger side, even the wire for the motor was done by retrieving the motor a little way then putting my hand over to unclip it. I had to put my hand up next to steering column then over a duct to feel the back of the motor clip while someone turned it. I wish I had removed the plug from the air quality sensor instead of taking out the whole thing as I broke the retaining clip. Struggled refitting the motor, wish I had reused the motor housing as the replacement was not a genuine part. Thanks again for your help

[@verdiboy721]

Dude you saved my life with this video! So much detail!! I’ll deff be dropping mine at the shop 😂

[@papperme]

You are fantastic. Thanks for sharing good contents. My next car will be a VOLVO..

[@nadaypuesnada]

The best video I've seen on the topic. Many thanks for sharing!!

[@MrDonGruv]

Thank you. Just did mine (xc70 2009) and your video made it super easy. I didn't have the screw next to the clip on the blower either. It took me about 3 hours, but I took my time since I did it in the driveway on a hot day (30 degrees) Thanks!

[@Sc0fm]

Did you manage this buddy? Can you help to say how you got on with the 'clip' that you hold down from the speedometer side? I'm really struggling I am pressing it down but the blower motor with the tool on will NOT turn and its really got me stuck here.. Shocking design

[@MrDonGruv]

@@Sc0fm That was the hardest part. You need to play with it, it will eventually come out. Good luck!

[@Sc0fm]

​@MrDonGruv thank you! Hoping I can get it done tomorrow..

[@MrDonGruv]

@@Sc0fm I just remembered (i did it 6 months ago) my wife was prying the clip with a long flat screwdriver and I was twisting it from the passenger side

[@Sc0fm]

@MrDonGruv I've been trying the same method, it looks a lot harder on my RHD been from the UK than it does on this video, there seems to be far less room through the speedometer? Is yours RHD too? I feel doomed here hahaha

[@lecourvoisier1096]

Thank you very much for the tutorial, I'm actually doing the job and it's a tough one, one of the hardest blower motor on the market to replace !!

[@Kaspars75]

Добрый день! Где можно получить черчежи йнструмента?

[@lecourvoisier1096]

@@Kaspars75 Traduis-moé ça mon big : Les outils, t'as juste à te les faire toi-même, comme un grand garçon. La pogne-tu ?! ;)

[@s82452]

Dude you are the man. Dealer quoted me $1200 for this. But I can definitely do this at home, and the tool + motor will run me under $200.

[@KAIIDAR]

Thank you for the video, just changed the fan on my 2011 XC70. I can tell you that the hole to the right of the tab. It is only if you brake the tab. The screw will be inserted instead of the tab.

[@1BCamden]

What a great effort, love the special bottle tool. I own a C30T5 from new, so watching this was just for enjoyment, but you explained it perfectly.

[@kingmagniitokillo]

Guess wat brother I Just did it u are a very good mechanic and a scholar at birth thank brother don't ever delete this video ❤

[@volvosweden]

Great! Glad it helped you.

[@robinkarlsson182]

Thank you for the very well done video. Just the video had to take a bit of time to make, to help us others with this problem

[@wojciech5775]

Huge job has been done here. I was only watching but I am not less tired than you guys fighting with that part.

[@keithmalewich91]

Thank you for this video. I just got the job done! It all went pretty smooth thanks to you. Great instructional video that includes everything you need to do the job.

[@GT-pj5kj]

Excellent video!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I have done this job some years ago with my Volvo. Therefore I know exactly where the difficulties are. You have described them in a really excellent way! To exchange the fan is one thing for sure, but to create this video was a marvellous job!!! I am sure that it will help several Volvo owners in future. Most important tool for this repair: the bottle opener for sure.😉 Thank you very much for this video!!!

[@mulewapp5638]

All your videos are: competent, structured, quality and unbelievably helpful RESPECT and THANK YOU from Germany !! I would like to invite you to a beer - you deserve it!

[@volvosweden]

+Norbert Möller Big thx for the invitation. Once in Germany I will message you ;)

[@robertbavolacco9337]

BEST video/tutorial EVER! I will be tackling this exact job soon, and this video is no doubt a life saver! THANKS!

[@montyzawinski6767]

Wow ... I was going to look at a '08 XC70 that needs a blower fan motor... You talked me out of it. Thank You!!! Very well done video! I like them all.

[@volvosweden]

I can do it in 45 minutes

[@davetravels9273]

Just completed the job! Thank you! I managed to do it by myself, was able to sit just right so that I could push in the tab and turn the tool. Note to others, at first I tried to do the job without removing the carpet, but it was so tight and the carpet has massive amounts of foam on the underside that make it difficult to fold. SAVE YOURSELF THE HASSLE AND REMOVE THE PASSENGER SEAT! It only took me 3 minutes to remove the passenger seat and pull out the carpet. I too replaced the AC filter, as it is usually very difficult to get to. The only real difficulty was getting the fan cover/recirculation diverter off and even more difficult to get it back on. I had to do quite a bit of shaking and rocking, eventually it came out and went back in. Total time was 3 hours by myself, but could have done it faster had I had power tools, everything was done with a ratchet wrench and an allen wrench (Torx 25)! Really appreciate the videos!

[@VoGRoN]

How did you replace the soecial volvo fan removal tool?

[@davetravels9273]

VoGRoN what do you mean replace? I ordered both the Behr fan and the tool on amazon for just under $200. I attached the tool to the fan, then got in to the driver seat and was able to reach both the plastic tab and the fan tool at the same time.

[@albertje]

"It looks like the Volvo was build around the blower..." 😂 Thanks for this awesome diy video. Hope to see more. Kind regards from the Netherlands.

[@danilko332]

I replaced my blower fan thank to your video. It wasn't as bad as I thought it will be :)

[@phatasswj]

Old fan is out, new fan is in- thanks again Yuri!

[@volvosweden]

+Ausländer U R welcome. What beer did u enjoy?

[@phatasswj]

volvosweden Three Floyd’s Brewing, American Sessions Ale... a spectacular pick.

[@volvosweden]

+Ausländer never tried. I love Heineken.

[@phatasswj]

Great job, Yuri!! Mine is fine right now since it’s hot outside, but as soon as it’s 40°F or less outside, it will start squealing again! I’m going to get this job done ASAP!

[@netdude]

Damn, this one is an absolute nightmare to get to! As always, impressive video work! =

[@Sc0fm]

Did you manage this buddy? Can you help to say how you got on with the 'clip' that you hold down from the speedometer side? I'm really struggling I am pressing it down but the blower motor with the tool on will NOT turn and its really got me stuck here.. Shocking design

[@Peppermint1]

These cabin blowers are problematic since 2001 on all P2 models. Bmw and perhaps other brands had the same blower with the same problem - a tiny bushing bearing piece worth 50c under the fan gets wet from humidity and starts rusting and squealing in cold weather. Same problem for past 15 years and they couldn't bother to improve the design of the small bearing. Plus you guys on the P3 models got the blower buried inside the dash and to add insult now it needs a removal tool. Volvo must fire that engineer.

[@selfdefender8609]

You, guys, are GREAT!!! You showed and explained all very well. You saved me a ton of time! Thanks a lot! Вы, ребята, МОЛОДЦЫ!!! Очень толково все показали и рассказали. Сэкономили мне уйму времени. Большое спасибо!

[@ericerwin5625]

My man! Just did this project today...4 hours. Half spent running around trying to find the tool I put down that I just had in my hand. But these details were spot on!! I too did not have a bolt in the blower fan as you discovered. I followed your instructions to a TEE including the seat and carpet removal. My ONE recommendation is don't cheap out on the blower tool. My Amazon special for $35 kept Bending and I was so close from it breaking in the fan which would have put me in HELL. Luckily I didn't, but I did throw away the damn tool after completion. And also, don't kill yourself looking for the "blocks" that the tool fits in. The covers over the fan blocks this. Thanks so much for saving me $$$$$$$!!

[@Sc0fm]

Did you manage this buddy? Can you help to say how you got on with the 'clip' that you hold down from the speedometer side? I'm really struggling I am pressing it down but the blower motor with the tool on will NOT turn and its really got me stuck here.. Shocking design

[@ericerwin5625]

@@Sc0fm it was a horrible experience, my wife pushed from the speedometer side while I was on the floor of the passenger side looking up to get it in and clipped... you can't do it by yourself. Trust me, I am stubborn and don't ask for help, but this was one project I could not do alone. Took about 30 minutes with the two of us to get it in

[@Sc0fm]

​@ericerwin5625 it's getting it out that I'm having trouble with, my dad is turning the blower motor with the tool attached and I am pressing down very firmly on the 'clip' but my dad can't turn the motor to free it its like the clip doesn't work!! This is a horrible job hahaha!!

[@volvosweden]

@ericerwin5625 Respect by doing it yourself and you save a bunch of money

[@ericerwin5625]

@@Sc0fm ah yes, that's about when I thought my tool was going to break. It kept bending the cheap metal. Man, I just hope you got a decent tool. Good luck man!

[@SG-cg9kw]

It would have taken a week to figure this out. Still a pain in the ass but thank you for this video! It helped tremendously

[@advisernone9343]

Очень полезное, подробное, качественное видео! Понятно абсолютно всё! Расстраивает только то, что такая неисправность возникает так рано на таком дорогом авто.

[@outlawoutlaw2190]

great work bro!!!what a engineering fail with the blower motor placing

[@Honeypot-x9s]

Welcome to P3 Volvo’s. P3 generation of Volvo’s are very weird mix cuz it clear that Volvo was in middle of engineering and building stuff and ford walked in and screwed stuff up. Lot of clever and easy to maintain very Swedish engineering all over these cars however every so often there’s these things that just make no sense, like I’m sure if Volvo had 100% control they would put it behind an easy to use cover somewhere, may still required a special tool but would been easy and only have 2 steps . Also some clearly half and half engineering as well on some stuff. the radiator cooling fans, I was attempting to replace my cooling fans on my rad the other night and the top half is just clipped in with heavy duty clips like whatever that’s easy and thinking maybe it’s on a sled system that locks in that seems like a Swedish design thing, nope...bottom half is bolted in from the back side and have to either reach from under and around which seems like would be fine but I spent a half hour dicking with it and couldn’t figure it out and feels half and half like Volvo designed top half and ford designed bottom half. Speaking of the radiator cooling, I asked a few people if I can just replace the fans only since I can get same fans for fairly cheap $80 new vs $450 for entire fan system, answer I got was “it looks like it’s possible but I don’t think it comes apart I think they built the fan into it..”. Wtf

[@verveh]

Wonderful video, as always! This is my favourite Volvo channel. I'm halfway now, everything is taken out apart from the fan itself. I'm waiting for the new fan and the tool to arrive to continue, but I feel the hard part is done. It is a lot of work, but I can imagine this would be a very costly repair if done by the garage... It simply takes a lot of time. One thing I found very helpful to unscrew the two invisible screws on the housing: I used my phone to film the location of the screw (with flash on) and looked at the screen for a live view at the screw. I could then easily aim the screwdriver onto the screw itself. Could be a helpful tip for anybody else. Thanks for the video!

[@volvosweden]

Great tip with the cell phone. Thx!

[@donnafredvawer1175]

Great detail. I did my P3 S80 ,not bad for an overweight 65 yr old.Was able to see torx screws for the recirculating housing once lying on my side down on the floor . My helper (wife)Used a yard stick through drivers side to hold tab down to remove motor.

[@volvosweden]

Great job!!

[@seppoimmonen4371]

Thanks a lot for this ! I just changed blower fan based on this guidance, without it would be very, very difficult

[@Sc0fm]

Did you manage this buddy? Can you help to say how you got on with the 'clip' that you hold down from the speedometer side? I'm really struggling I am pressing it down but the blower motor with the tool on will NOT turn and its really got me stuck here.. Shocking design

[@nicklebach]

Hands down the best information video I have ever seen! Thank you so much!!

[@janlennmarker2007]

An absolutely fan blowing, correction: mind blowing, achievement!

[@markusmustonen3341]

Thanks man, this was a good video. I also replaced the fan, with these instructions. Most used tool must have been 0.33. 😁

[@MrStangdawg]

Huge thanks for this video. Saved over $1000 USD. Nothing in the job is hard the only challenge is being upside down under the dash. I also replaced the blower resistor since it can lead to a blower fan failure or vise versa. In my case I smelled a little smoke under dash and blower stopped blowing air out vents. Save the cash and DIY

[@circeo12]

AYYYYeeeee!! I've got no blower motor at all, it just died. No high, no low, nothing. I will be replacing the resistor first (and maybe the relay, too?) but I PRAY that I don't have to replace the fan. If i do, however, thanks to Yuri, I have a step-by-step process. Thanks so much!!

[@volvosweden]

Most likely it's the blower :(

[@circeo12]

Yuri, do you have the VIDA detail of how to remove the fuse box to access the blower relay? I cannot figure it out. Thank you as always.

[@volvosweden]

What model and year ? Left hand or Right hand drive?

[@circeo12]

US version, 2008 XC70 3.2L. Thanks again. It seems that there must be a special tool to remove this, as all of the plastic tabs are impossible to hold at one time.

[@jean-philippericard452]

In my case, when the resistor module failed, fan was blowing full speed. Impossible to stop even with car ignition Off... Replaced the module, okay for 1 month. After letting the car outside in Quebec winter for more than one week without using it, fan stop working. Bushings seized. Replaced fan blower... Before that, the fan bushings were starting to get noisy.

[@svalles7753]

Great job with your detailed explanation of a very difficult job.

[@JonDwyer]

Great video that helped with a xc60. I agree pull carpet out. Also watch video multiple times before you start

[@volvosweden]

Did this job already 3 times total. Not hard anymore 😂

[@JonDwyer]

@@volvosweden I agree after researching and doing once at a slow cautious pace I probably can do it in half the time half the refreshments. It's not a difficult job just time consuming at first, maybe over whelming but really with this video it makes it easier. I forgot the air quality sensor on reassembly and had to go back then forgot something else were I had to go back but that made me learn more. Xc60 has175500 on it doing preventative maintenance now. Replaced the driver side axle seal thinking that there was a leak on the driver side around that area.

[@bfjord1]

Great video, just swapped my fan on a 08 xc70, took me 5 hours.

[@tbsmith413]

Great tutorial! The fan on my '14 got noticeably worse this winter. I just finished the job in about 4.5 hours. I wouldn't have even attempted it without seeing this first to get a feel for it. Still I was amazed at how buried that motor is. Blood sacrifice was necessary. Beer is next.

[@HowlParanormal]

One Major Diffrence between this and the p3 s60 is the cross air duct tube behind the instrument cluster. There are 2 t25 that hold it in place that are impossible to get to. Besides this its perfect! Thank you!!

[@jasper_north]

Thank you so much...just went to VOLVO...they will charge me 1.8 HRS labor! Thats worth it. Good news!!!!!! €160,00 And the blower I found for €75!!! Not the OEM but the LandRover one. Yessss By the way, thx for your PM today. Great info. When a partnumber doesnt seem to fit in reality it could fit. Saves hundreds of euros dollars at times.

[@volvosweden]

Glad I could help here. 1.8 hours is Cheap!!!

[@jasper_north]

volvosweden I agree...they never even heard of the special tool. Surprised me. Thx for uploading all this.

[@moochinazz]

@@jasper_north do you have a part number for the land rover fan?

[@aford1addie]

Nice job dude. well done

[@davenas2800]

Have to say. This is a very well done video. And I agree that the bottle opener was the most used tool. LOL. Only thing I can add is. I din't really need the tool for removal. You can use a set of cutters (tin snips etc) to cut the blades off the old wheel and turn the motor with a pair of long nose pliers or vise grips. As long as your assistant is holding the (stupid) release tab. The new one is very easy to rotate into place. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@raffaeletedesco]

Great work, as always. But what a hard work ..

[@zulumoor]

Great video. Please keep up the good work. I did the same job this weekend on a V70 -08 and I saved lots of time following your instructions. Btw, the missing screw on the blower motor was also missing on my old motor. I think the factory did not add it on purpose.

[@volvosweden]

I've heard the missing screw is just in case the clip breaks. Then we can use the screw to secure the blower.

[@jamesbeam6979]

Great Video thanks - I've obtained the part and the tool and I'll be using this to carry out the same repair on my 2007 P3 Volvo to fix the squeaky winter fan - I'll be working symmetrically opposite as mine is RHD, but I've been told the HVAC unit is a mirror of yours. I'll report how I got on. Just for info, I've seen a few references to a screw to hold the blower motor in place that appeared to be missing in the video. From the research I did it appears that the screw hole is a service fix in case the tab that locks the fan into place gets broken - it means you can refit the fan with a broken plastic tab and don't need to buy a new one - you just use a screw in the holes as shown to lock the fan in place. You should not see a screw if the fan has never been removed or if the tab wasn't broken.

[@CURTAIII]

Was it exact same as doing left hand drive, if any what difference was there and did yo do it all from passengers side? Cheer`s.

[@jamesbeam6979]

@@CURTAIII Apologies for the delay in responding, so this post may be moot. The RHD differs from the LHD in a few small ways as the car is not a complete mirror image and there are some different modules. There's a couple of threads in Swedespeed and Matthews Volvo Forum where the detailed differences have been posted by a user called LTP which I found useful.

[@qthesensai]

What tool was used the most? I'm thinking the bottle opener

[@volvosweden]

+Compulsive Driver correct!

[@malcallen695]

My wallet 😂

[@GEMC98]

Absolute Madness. Atleast you didn´t had to remove the Dash.

[@SG-cg9kw]

Tip: if you forget to press the recirculate button and all hope is lost, the outside air damper is under the plastic cover below the windshield. You can force it closed

[@biffenz]

Great work !! Love your videos. Keep them coming!

[@joshuacrome6976]

My son and I were able to do this job! It took us a LONG time to do because it took us hours to get the recirculation assembly aligned and installed correctly. Thank you Volvosweden for the excellent instructional video!

[@roamwashington2230]

Just completed this job yesterday, this video was very helpful 👌 now It works great,it had totally failed so I had no heat/ac or defrost which just sucked.

[@Sc0fm]

Did you manage this buddy? I have V70 2010 P3 Can you help to say how you got on with the 'clip' that you hold down from the speedometer driver side? I'm really struggling I am pressing it down but the blower motor with the tool on will NOT turn and its really got me stuck here.. Shocking design

[@volvosweden]

@Sc0fm make sure there is no screw that’s holding the fan on the speedometer side. Use two person, one pushes on the catch clip and the other turns counterclockwise on the fan. It takes force to undo it.

[@Sc0fm]

I have recorded a video with the light on, there is no screw. So I am thinking the motor has never been out. I am pressing really hard down on the clip but I'm scared of breaking it. Will give it another try tomorrow, it's dark now in the UK. Horrible experience so far. But this video is absolutely amazing, thank you!

[@riderjig2731]

Part and tool just came in today going to take a shot at it wish me luck ! Great video thanks a bunch !!

[@riderjig2731]

Took me about 8 hours I could of got done a lot sooner what held me up what getting the fan out . The tool I bought was a joke thing was useless . I ended up cutting out the plastic on the old fan so I could have a better look at the motor . Ended up just using a pry bar through the engine compartment to get it out . Now I wouldn’t recommended that cause something could break I got very lucky but enough was enough 3 hours was long enough on the fan haha

[@cepleg8528]

I had mine changed. 2008 xc Makes me realize i have a great mecanic. He charged 400$ top. In Montréal

[@s82452]

This is the best tutorial for this job. Thank you

[@zzoinks]

Swedish engineering: $100 special blower motor removal tool that looks like part of a robot 😂

[@user-lf3ph4pi9h]

Great video thanks but important message for beginners. The blower motor is LHD and RHD specific. I've just gone through this for a RHD version after ordering the motor from the US, reinstalled everything and then found this piece out. My mistake but hope others don't get caught the same way.

[@volvosweden]

Wow! Did not know that! Good you messaged here. What is the other part number you got?

[@gautv1947]

Thank you for a very helpful video😊. Probably the best instruction video on the internet👍👍

[@ericbarr2214]

Great Job... and thanks. I need to do this job on my '04 S80 T6. Will make sure to pick up extra pack of beer.

[@volvosweden]

+Eric Barr On your 04 S80 it's easier and different from what I show here.

[@timmaenza3431]

You can do it without a second person, a long flathead screw driver can be wedged in to hold the release tab

[@Damian_DK]

Thank You. This is amazing. You are doing fantastic work and have great passion!

[@CrackBerryAddict]

I'm glad it's much easier on the P2 chassis.

[@Primiguys]

I think I'll never sell my '02 V70. I've had fan changed in half an hour, but 1/100 the effort.

[@4WDIESEL1]

oh my god. i remember when i did the heater motor on my 850 that was like child's play. this is typical of new cars. i have to change mine on a 2005 xc70

[@Leatherkid01]

major 007 same.... Mines a 2004 Xc70

[@SG-cg9kw]

Best instructional video I've seen. Thanks