It's been 15 years -- no tricks/short cuts. Just take the stuff that's in the way out until you get to the 3 bolt flange (as I recall) that holds the fan in. I removed most of the front console (stereo, switchs, etc), removed the two vertical dash supports, disconnected the vacuum valves/ductwork from the side panels on the HVAC housing, cussed like hell popping all the little clips off that hold that side panel onto the big plastic motor/core housing, remove the two squirrel cages, unbolted the fan motor - disconnected the electrics -- and out it came. I probably took the front seat(s) out for easier access. With my replacement motor a little bit (1/4" or so) had to be cut off the 3 plastic bosses that the fan flange mounts to position the motor back where it needed to be. That was covered in the instructions -- think I may have gotten the motor through IPD - not sure though. Motor in, squirrel cages on - make all electrical connections and test motor function -- then put it all back together. Cutting the plastic bosses and removing the side panels was the biggest pain in the ass. If you've got to replace the core - replacing the motor is a piece of cake.