Fresh Air/Recirculation Actuator Replacement

Mode Door Actuator Locations:

The recirculation door actuator is located on the right side of the heater housing.

The recirculation door actuator is an electric motor. It mechanically positions the recirculation door in either the open or closed position. The recirculation door actuator does not have a feedback signal. The outside Air/Recirc door actuator is not serviceable and must be replaced if found to be defective.

REMOVAL

Negative Battery Cable Remote Terminal:

1. Open hood and disconnect the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
2. Remove instrument panel.Refer to: Body and Frame, Interior Trim, Dashboard/Instrument Panel/Service and Repair, Instrument Panel Service Procedures, Service and Repair

3. Remove actuator retaining screws. Pull actuator straight off recirculation door shaft. Upon removal, note the shaft position of the actuator, because the shaft on this motor is keyed. When installing new actuator, its shaft must be positioned in the same location.
4. Disconnect electrical connection.
5. Remove recirculation door motor from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.