I have to replace the blower motor in a 99 astro van. Can it come out from the hood side or through the dash side?

1.Remove the air cleaner . CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
2.Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3Remove the electrical connector.
4.Remove the coolant recovery and windshield washer fluid reservoir assembly.
5.Remove the screws that retain the acoustic cover. The acoustic cover is located in the blower motor area.
6.Cut the acoustic cover between the ribs. IMPORTANT: Retain this portion of the acoustic cover for reassembly.
7.Remove the cut piece of the acoustic cover from the blower motor.
8.Remove the cooling tube from the motor.
9.Remove the screws that retain the blower motor to the case.
10.Remove the blower motor from the vehicle.


Ensure that the following components have not been damaged or distorted:
The flange of the blower motor
The blower fan
Repair or replace any damaged or distorted components, as necessary.



INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Install the blower motor to the case. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1.Install the screws that retain the blower motor to the case. Tighten Tighten the screws that retain the blower motor to 2 N.m (18 lb in) .
2.Install the cooling tube to the motor.
3.Install the screws that retain the acoustic cover to the case. Tighten Tighten the screws that retain the acoustic cover to the case to 2 N.m (18 lb in) .
4.Install the clips to the clip lands. The clips secure the acoustic covers together.
5.Install the coolant recovery and washer fluid reservoir assembly.
6.Install the electrical connectors. CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
7.Connect the negative battery cable. Ensure that the circuit operates properly.
8.Install the air cleaner.

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