Blower Motor Replacement 87 560SL

[bbadolato]

How much trouble am I in? I started replacing the heater blower motor. Looked simple enough. Until I broke two rusted bolts holding the motor down. Also, I decided that since I was replacing the motor, I would replace the cover, cover gasket and the blower motor seal. I have the CDs from Mercedes and from the looks of it I have to remove most of the interior to put things back in working condition. Any suggestions?

Bob B
87 560SL

[SLBENZ1]

BOB,

I've done it / really not that difficult , just requires patience
Cover panel available from Mercedes for $26.00 . After you get the blower motor out remove the clips encasing the motor with a small screw driver carefully so the clis don't fling across the garage . If your motor was just making alot of noise and sop / start , it make just need everything cleaned . Mines' been working great ever since



regards, Perry

[bbadolato]

Perry,

Thanks, but I've gone beyond repairing the motor. I acutally have the new blower motor. My problem is that the two front bolts holding the motor down snapped off when I was removing the old motor. I need to know how to go about replacing these. I can't get to them from under the blower motor case unless I drop the heater box. I'd like to avoid that if possible.

Bob

[ctaylor738]

That happened to me on my 380SL.

I ended up using two short but fat sheet metal screws to hold the front part down. I drilled two holes in the blower base then two smaller holes in the cowl sheet metal, and put the screws in. I would guess that the screws are about an inch or so from the remains of the front bolts.

[bbadolato]

Thanks Chuck,

That will work for holding down the blower.

Did you change the rubber seal under the blower motor?

Bob

[ctaylor738]

No - it seemed OK.

While you are in there, I highly recommend checking the drain holes that are in the corners just outside the blower cavity.