Airflow Mode Actuator Removal (Manual A/C)

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
2. Remove the following parts:
   1. Passenger-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   2. Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   3. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   4. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   5. Lower decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   6. Passenger-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   7. Passenger-side front heat duct (See FRONT HEAT DUCT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Disconnect the connector.
   Fig 1: Removing Airflow Mode Actuator With Screws

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4. Remove the screws.
5. Remove the airflow mode actuator.
6. Remove the airflow mode main link.
   Fig 2: Removing Airflow Mode Main Link

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7. Remove the brackets.

Fig 3: Removing Airflow Mode Actuator From Brackets

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