Blend Door Actuator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. 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.

NOTE: Prior to performing this procedure, turn the ignition key to the On position and set the A/C-heater control in the mid-temperature position and wait 10 seconds.

Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle (Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - REMOVAL).
Remove the three screws that secure the blend door actuator to the top of the HVAC housing. See Fig 1.
NOTE: Note the actuator shaft position for installation reference.
Remove the blend door actuator from the HVAC housing.

Fig 1: HVAC Housing Components

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - HEATER CORE

2 - SCREW

3 - INLET AND OUTLET TUBES

4 - VACUUM HARNESS

5 - SCREW (3)

6 - BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR

7 - SCREW

8 - HEATER CORE RETAINER TAB (4)