Hi, sorry for only just picking this up.
For me, the problem turned out to be the control knob in the centre console. I had already changed the resistor pack - still no blower.
I tried the method described to remove the motor. I cut away the ducting but still could not get the motor out after...
Followed @Pangit 's excellent advice, removed the piece of ducting, cur with hacksaw blade, not too much effort. Still cant get the motor out though, a fraction too tight. Easy to detach the connector and twist out the motor from the housing, but just can't manoeuvre the blow through the gap...