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Replaced blower motor but missing trim?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by MI4runner2014, Jun 2, 2024.

  1. Jun 2, 2024 at 10:21 AM
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    MI4runner2014

    MI4runner2014 [OP] New Member

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    Replaced blower motor. These are images looking upwards in area surrounding blower motor. Question 1: Removed main plastic trim piece and replaced after install but referencing one of the photos attached it seems like there is a missing trim piece? Look how much is still exposed.
    Question 2: On the main trim piece I circled two areas which on the inside part of trim piece is a clip that seems like it should snap into something above yet it doesn’t. Sadly the trim piece seems to sag. I have the main trim piece in two slots the ones they add foam to and also the other three metal tabs are snapped into upper plastic slots. Trying the best to describe this. I’ve watched YouTube videos and something seems to of been skipped in those videos or I lack common sense and can’t attach a common piece of trim. Thanks for any insight or for taking a peek under yours to see if it’s as exposed as I am showing in picture. Thank you. IMG_2110.jpg IMG_2111.jpg
     
  2. Jun 2, 2024 at 10:35 AM
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    Noodles

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    I’m trying to help and understand the situation but seems like you wrote this in another language and used Google Translate to produce the English version. This video is pretty clear. I personally dropped my blower motor on my 2023 4R and it was less than 5 min.

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hSQZq0rAQS8
     
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  3. Jun 2, 2024 at 11:53 AM
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    JChiz

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    Noddles, I was getting an unusual hum at max speed since I bought this used 4Runner a couple months ago. I don't use max speed very often, but I decided to drop the blower motor today and take a look. I found debis in there. The little screwdriver is pointing to what looks like a mummified baby mouse! Anyways, I cleaned it all up, checked the cabin air filter and put it all back together in about 15 minutes total. Working perfectly now!

    IMG_5061.jpg IMG_5062.jpg
     
    Last edited: Jun 2, 2024
  4. Jun 2, 2024 at 2:50 PM
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    Noodles

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    My blower motor is just ticking since day 1. Toyota said it’s normal so I dropped motor to listen. It’s really ticking but apparently it’s normal.
     

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