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How do you remove a bathroom exhaust fan motor?

Published in Bathroom Fan Repair 1 min read

Removing a bathroom exhaust fan motor typically involves loosening fasteners and detaching the old motor. Here's a breakdown based on the provided reference:

While the reference gives instructions on replacing a bathroom exhaust fan motor, it details the removal process of the old motor in the following steps:

  1. Loosening Fasteners: Use a wrench to loosen the fasteners that hold the motor in place.
    • Squeeze with the wrench to get a good grip.
    • "Crack them loose" initially with the wrench.
  2. Unscrewing by Hand: Once the fasteners are initially loosened with the wrench, you should be able to unscrew them the rest of the way by hand.
  3. Detaching the Old Motor: With the fasteners removed, the old motor can now be detached.

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