I really have no idea on the '86 300E, but the blower on my '84 300D is under the passengers side kick panel in the drivers compartment. Cake to get to.

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1984 300D Turbo - 4-speed manual conversion, mid-level resto

1983 300D - parts car

1979 300TD Auto - Parts car.

1985 300D Auto - Wrecked/Parts.


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