Mode Valve Actuator Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2016 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Mode Actuator

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: In order to avoid actuator damage, DO NOT apply power to the actuator when it is not installed in the HVAC module. Preliminary Procedures Remove the instrument panel insulator - right side. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side . Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Acadia)Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Enclave)Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Traverse) .
1	Mode Actuator Screw (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 2 N.m (18 lb in)
2	Mode Actuator Procedure Disconnect the electrical connectors. Re-calibrate the right temperature actuator. Refer to Actuator Recalibration .

Callout

Component Name

CAUTION:

In order to avoid actuator damage, DO NOT apply power to the actuator when it is not installed in the HVAC module.

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the instrument panel insulator - right side. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side .
Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Acadia)Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Enclave)Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Traverse) .

Mode Actuator Screw (Qty: 3)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
2 N.m (18 lb in)

Mode Actuator

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Re-calibrate the right temperature actuator. Refer to Actuator Recalibration .