Cabin Blower Motor Makes Noise After Dealer Inspected Cabin Air Filter?

Tiny
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  • 2024 HONDA CRV
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  • 4 CYL
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After visiting my honda dealership for a free oil change & tire rotation (warranty stuff) I now hear a loud vibration noise from the cabin blower motor when set to medium & high. They took a photo of the cabin air filter that had leaves on it. Apparently much of that was not cleaned and made its way into the vent system and now is in/on the fan`s blade(s). How can I remove the fan and clean it myself? I do not trust the dealership to do it right.
Thanks!
Tom
Monday, January 12th, 2026 AT 9:21 AM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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Should be real simple, remove the trim panel under the right side of the dash. Then the blower motor has 3 screws that secure it into the heater case. Remove it and dump out whatever is in it. Inspect the blower fan for any damage, if none found go inside the housing with a vacuum and clean out anything you find. Reverse the process to put it back together.
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Monday, January 12th, 2026 AT 3:04 PM
Tiny
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I saw somewhere that a bracket behind the glove compartment had to be cut? Anything like that?
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Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 AT 5:12 AM

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