Took the glove box out and see what you mean. No need to remove the the front panel. No way to get it out anyway.

Took the kick plate off and just took the upper back plastic cover off. Now I can see the motor cover.

Looks like a few screws and two shinny brass springy clips holding it at the back.

If the blower just unscrews by the 3 screws and drops out, looks like I'm home free.

All the goofing around under the dash made the motor run again but I'm going to take it out anyway and go through it.

Tons of thanks for all the info.

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1986 SDL
My Other Car is a Porsche. When it stops leaking, I'm out of oil.