Blower Fan clicking noise

[ouki]

The blower fan under the passenger dash is making clicking noise. The higher speed I turn the fan, the faster the clicking noise becomes. It just started to happen today. Was there a write-up showing step-by-step how to open the blower and check out the fans?

 

[IanB]

Here you go:
-remove 3 screws and disconnect wiring harness
-remove blower fan motor

Sounds like you got a leaf or something in there, clean it out and see if that fixes it.

 

[ouki]

Here you go:
-remove 3 screws and disconnect wiring harness
-remove blower fan motor

Sounds like you got a leaf or something in there, clean it out and see if that fixes it.

Thanks IanB. Sorry about your Surf!
Do I need to remove the passenger side kick panel before I can access the motor screws?

 

[IanB]

Thanks IanB. Sorry about your Surf!
Do I need to remove the passenger side kick panel before I can access the motor screws?

I had to only because of the road flare mounted there, got in the way of dropping the motor out. You shouldn't need to on a 4Runner, it's a 2 min job.

Thanks, the Surf will be dearly missed.

 

[Millerad1651]

I just did this today. I'm working on a write-up with pics as we speak. It is easy, but pics kind of help too.

 

[ouki]

I just did this today. I'm working on a write-up with pics as we speak. It is easy, but pics kind of help too.

Thanks, Mr. Miller! I'm looking forward to your write-up.

Jack

 

[Millerad1651]

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/113266-cleaning-blower-fan-write-up.html

Like Ian said, it's pretty easy to do. I just know I get more help if I can see some pics before I start.