How to replace/access Norcold N8X vent fan?

[Oakprk]

During hot weather, fridge doesn't cool down on gas. Fridge is in the high 40s, low 50s. Freezer is in the 20 - 30s. Awning is shading RV side. The vent fan runs continuously and is noisy. Tried to access fan from upper vent cover (side of slide) but can't see below or remove the baffle. Removed the three screws holding the sides of the baffle and loosened the two screws holding the two halves together but it will not pull out.

Guessing that the fan needs cleaning or replacement but cannot access.

[Ray,IN]

Normally the frig must be pulled out of the hole enough to access the rear to replace the OEM fans.
Mine stopped running so when I installed an ARP/Fridge Defend I also installed their optional blower fan near the bottom of the refrigerant piping. The vastly improved cooling was impressive. I had to back off the cool setting to prevent milk from freezing in the fridge, and the ice maker output was improved.
Blower-type fans move much more air than computer muffin fans too.



If you wish you may just install a blower-type fan from Amazon, however the multiple benefits of purchasing a Fridge-Defend + the optional fan IMO far outweigh the purchase price.