Dealers and most any shop will only replace with a new retail price part. They don't fix worn or broken parts. The labor rates for dealers is usually the highest rate around. It the "circle of life" in the car repair world. nothing new or devious, they have lots of overhead costs.

 

are you happy with the part you bought, roadfrog? I see a wide variety for sale; anywhere from $90 to $315

 

I can't find a source that ships to California. Anyone?

 

thank you for the pictures, i know im writing to you after 10 years, but I hope you memories how did you remove this lock? and how did you put back as its?



my second question is where to get the bushings please? could you please provide the link from ebay?

 

thanks! Very helpful

 

Anyone know if this is the same procedure for an 07 es350?

 

For that car I would buy an aftermarket assy.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...WlTWobt4cVk%3D

 

I bought new OEM blower with latest part number and it failed after 1 year . So aftermarket is good option since new OEM failed after one year . To be clear the blower still functions but has some vibrations and slow speeds ..