W203- how do I get to this clicking heater vent motor??

[elite_504]

Hmm, whilst rummaging the passenger footwell, I thought I'd pull the trim, and the carbon filters and see if I could spot the motor making the dreaded clicking. .
Indeed- I could see it, the clicking flap!

So, how do I get to the motor that drives this fella? I pulled the fan motor and impeller but it wasn't through there? Is this the devils job, should I put up with it??

Its the fella here, bottom left of the aperture here:
(bear in mind, I am on my back, top of my head towards the engine:

For orientation, zooked out a bit so you can see the fan which is essentially under the CD change in my glovebox type area.

 

[Deleted member 37751]

If my memory serves me correct, the full dashboard has to be removed to get at the motor.

 

[1998K]

these links should be useful:

http://www.buellwinkle.com/HVAC-W203.pdf

pdf show where are the flap actuator

Noisy Air Conditioner ?? Stepper Motor Replacement / Clicking & Hissing - MBWorld.org Forums

discussion and photoes (to see photos probably you must be logged)

cheers

 

[elite_504]

Ah cool- thankyou! I shall get myself a user ID!!

 

[Alex Crow]

As above, it is a full dash out to get at the charcoal filter flap motor.

 

[aquanaut]

Yep, happened to me within 1 hr of picking up my C55! Thankfully warranty job!