Replacing the passenger compartment air blower (Fan) on Alfa Romeo 156

Tools Preparation 1 Allen key (in red), 1 10 socket with an extension (in blue), 1 small flat screwdriver (in yellow), 1 5.5 socket with a small extension (in green). Or 1 set of case

The air blower is located on the passenger side behind and below the glove box (see blue arrows)

Remove the insulating and soundproofing panel under the glove box with the 10 socket.

The 2 nuts are circled in red

Pull the panel down

Remove the computer protection using the 10 socket (see 2nd photo) and the Allen key (circled in blue)

Remove the screw (circled in blue) from the air blower using the 5.5 socket and a small extension.

Unscrew the air blower a quarter turn and pull downwards to remove it (see 3rd photo)

Disconnect the plug using the flat screwdriver by pressing the tab

Compare the 2 air blowers (3rd photo: The new one circled in blue, the old one in red)

Diameter [mm]: 150 Vehicle equipment: for vehicles with air conditioning system Power consumption [W]: 200 Operating speed [1/min.]: 3500 Direction of rotation: Anti-clockwise rotation Voltage [V]: 12 For left-hand drive vehicles

Go back up in the reverse order of the steps

It is advisable but not mandatory to replace the cabin air filter when changing the air blower. (This depends on the condition of the filter)