Blend Door Actuator Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda B4000, 2002 Mazda B3000, and 2002 Mazda B2300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Rotate the temperature control knob to the full COOL position.
Remove the passenger air bag module. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
If equipped with anti-theft/keyless entry, remove the screws and position aside the anti-theft/keyless entry module.

Fig 1: Removing Anti-Theft/Keyless Entry Module
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Detach and position aside the electrical connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
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Detach and position aside the RH demister hose.

Fig 3: Disconnecting RH Demister Hose
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Release the two clips and detach the temperature blend door control cable.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Temperature Blend Door Control Cable
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Remove the defroster opening grill.

Fig 5: Removing Defroster Opening Grill
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Working through the opening near the RH defroster nozzle, remove the screw.

Fig 6: Locating Screw In RH Defroster Nozzle Opening
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Remove the screws and remove the temperature blend door actuator.

Fig 7: Removing Temperature Blend Door Actuator
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If installing a new temperature blend door actuator, rotate the control shaft to the full COOL position.
Fig 8: Installing Temperature Blend Door Actuator In Full Cool Position
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