Removing the Fan (Fan Housing Removed)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove the soundproofing panel on the passenger side according to Passenger Side Soundproofing .
If the car is equipped with an alarm: remove the screw and slide the "Ultrasonic and glass breakage control modules" to one side.
Disconnect the connector from the blower fan motor.
Cut 10 x 7 cm in the insulation panel and bend the panel.
Remove three screws.
Pull the motor down and pull it out (turn the motor 90 degrees).