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Blower motor location/task/design/function - GF83.10-P-2170GI

MODEL 163 as of 1.9.01 with CODE (580a) Automatic air conditioning 

Fig 1: Identifying Blower Motor
G04608896Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  Blower motor location The blower motor (A32m1) is to the bottom right of the evaporator housing below the glove compartment.  
  Blower motor task In fresh air mode the blower motor draws in fresh air via the fresh air/recirculating air flap. In recirculating air mode, air from the vehicle interior is drawn into the evaporator housing via the fresh air/recirculating air flap. When residual engine heat utilization is being used, the blower motor circulates the air around the interior.  
  Blower motor design The blower motor is designed as a radial blower.  
  Blower motor function   GF83.10-P-2170-01GI