Air Door Actuator / Motor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

NOTE: The instrument panel must be removed from the vehicle to gain access to the recirculation door actuator.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove instrument panel from vehicle.
3. Disconnect the vacuum line harness connector from the recirculation door actuator.
4. Release the latch that secures the recirculation door actuator mount to the stanchion on the HVAC housing, and disengage the recirculation door actuator from the housing.

Recirculation Door Actuator And Linkage Typical:

5. Disconnect the recirculation door actuator linkage from the recirculation door lever.
6. Remove the recirculation door actuator from the HVAC housing.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the recirculation door actuator to the HVAC housing.
2. Connect the recirculation door actuator linkage to the recirculation door lever.
3. Align the recirculation door actuator mount to the stanchion on the HVAC housing, and press it onto the stanchion firmly to engage the latch.
4. Connect the vacuum harness connector to the recirculation door actuator.
5. Reinstall the instrument panel.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.