Mode Door Actuator: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
On vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the left lower silencer panel and instrument panel trim cover (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM - REMOVAL) .
- Remove the push pin that secures the kick shield to the instrument panel near the accelerator pedal and remove the shield.
- Remove the three screws that secure the mode door actuator to the bottom of the HVAC housing. See Fig 1.NOTE: When removing the actuator, note the position of the actuator shaft and its respective linkage for installation reference.
- Remove the mode door actuator from the HVAC housing and disconnect the HVAC wire harness connector from the actuator.
| 1 - BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR |
| 2 - MODE DOOR ACTUATOR |
| 3 - HVAC WIRE HARNESS |