2001 KIA Sportage blower motor.

Thanks for the reference John, sadly it was not helpful for my application. I’ve read a procedure on e-toolbox pro that discusses the need to drain and refill the A/C system to do the replacement. I don’t think that is the case here with this vehicle. I can see the blower motor if i look up from the passenger side of the cabin floor. I see 3-screws and 1-electrical connector. When the new motor arrives I’m just going to go for it as it appears. I’ll touch back when the job is complete or a complete disaster!

To all, there was no failure of the resistor, there was voltage at the blower connector. Obtained a replacement blower with cage and procedure was TOO easy. 3-fasteners, 1-electrical connector, a little bit of finesse to clear some other objects, reverse procedure to install and vioala! One working blower motor! Thanks for the questions, they help me do the thorough diagnosis and have a successful repair. This case is closed!