Thanks. I’ll try that first. New OEM minus cage saves like $220. Worth a shot

So I can just take a punch and hold the cage and the motor will fall out?

I’m guessing that’s what holds it to the metal shaft. Just my luck lol. Why couldn’t you just have a clip or some normal type of attachment. I’ve never even seen one but apparently the Jeep has a real similar blower motor from the same years more or less

Even with the plastic style top in the picture?

I just don’t understand how they would even manufacture a blower without the ability to change just the blade/cage. Most others have a press clip or sometimes a ring that’s easily removed

I haven’t. My fan blower in my vehicle started making a humming noise. I’m more than sure my cage or wheel is in good shape. But judging by the pictures I don’t know how to remove it because of this strange looking plastic piece on top.