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Where is the blower motor mounted?

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Old Jul 25, 2022 | 11:57 AM
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Where is the blower motor mounted?

I'm trying to find pics of where the blower motor is mounted. I've heard its mounted behind the dash from within the car. Is it accessible from the engine bay? Where does it pull air from?

The reason I ask is that i'd like to fit it into a 190e if it's suitable. The 190e blower is mounted from the engine bay, and I need to create some additional space. Moving it inboard would allow that. It would be greatly appreciated if someone could post pics!
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Old Jul 25, 2022 | 01:17 PM
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blower motor is where the interior cabin filter is on passengers side.
remove cover under glove compartment then you should see the motor
you'll reach it from passengers door
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Old Jul 25, 2022 | 02:36 PM
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Completely different style blower motor. Won't work in a w201
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Old Jul 25, 2022 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Sulaco
Completely different style blower motor. Won't work in a w201
Obviously it's not going to be plug and play, but is there any reason why it can't be made to fit?

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Old Jul 26, 2022 | 12:23 AM
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Just Google image search the 2. They don't move air in nearly the same way an the 202 version can't fit into the 201 box.
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Old Jul 26, 2022 | 03:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Sulaco
Just Google image search the 2. They don't move air in nearly the same way an the 202 version can't fit into the 201 box.
I've tried image search but I'm not getting anything.
What box are you referring to? I need to see pics for myself, otherwise none of this makes sense.
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Old Jul 26, 2022 | 07:37 AM
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If you remove glove box you'll see blower motor through the glove box hole.
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Old Jul 26, 2022 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by MattCordell
If you remove glove box you'll see blower motor through the glove box hole.
That would be great in theory, but 1. I don't have a w202, and 2. It doesn't answer my question.
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Thought you had a parts car?
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Old Jul 26, 2022 | 10:02 AM
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Old Jul 26, 2022 | 10:59 AM
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That's great, thanks.

It looks like it sucks air in through the engine bay? Would love to see an actual pic of one in the car.
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Its gonna be hard to get a decent pic because its in a odd location. Its sort of behing a glovebox and you remove it by taking off a panel thats above your feet in the passanger area.

Yes it does suck air in through the hood area above the ecu box. I had to remove mine because it siezed due to a water leak. I might have pics somewhere still
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Old Jul 26, 2022 | 12:15 PM
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That's helpful, thanks. What I really should have asked for is pics of the dash out so I can see the whole lot and how it's installed.
It would most likely be easier to install the whole box with blower etc. The only issue is whether it would fit behind the 190e dash...
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Yea as you can see its in its small little box behind the dash. Ill try to find a pic with the dash off for you.

Thats kind of a big job tho.
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