What do I need to replace car door actuator?
You will need a tool set including an 5.5 mm socket for Chevy, GMC, Cadillac, Ford and Lincoln vehicles. Using a small socket and ratchet remove the mounting bolts that hold the under dash plastic cover on the passenger side. These screws can be in obscure places so look around for them.
Where are the actuators located on a car?
This direction is according to the temperature chosen by the driver or passenger on dual climate control systems. Most systems have three to four of these units placed in various areas around the HVAC plenum that control mode operation and will vary by the car make and model.
What happens when you replace the actuator on a blend door?
Once all of the mounting screws have been removed the actuator should become loose. Grasp the actuator and pull it from its mount to remove. Before installing the new actuator it’s a good idea to manually turn the blend door in both directions to ensure it is not stuck which will cause the new actuator to fail.
What happens when an actuator goes bad on a car?
An actuator can go bad in of two ways; first the electric motor can burn out rendering the unit non-responsive so nothing changes when the temperature or vent mode controls are moved. Next, the plastic gear set will become brittle and break which will sometimes allow the unit to work while making a ticking or clicking noise and then stop.
How to replace blend door actuator while using?
Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation). Remove the steering wheel. Refer to: Steering Wheel (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation). Release the clips and position aside the instrument panel finish panel. Remove the bolts and the instrument panel finish panel.
Where is the blend door actuator on my 2013 Fusion?
While using my A/C the driver’s side vents blow cold air but the passenger side vents blow warm air. I suspect the passenger side blend door actuator is the culprit. I’m unable to find good information on the location of this component for the 2013 and newer model year Fusions.
How do you remove a passenger side vent?
Using a small screw driver or other similar device, gently pry the passenger side vents from the dash. Work the vent out evenly. If it is cocked to one side or the other it will tend to jamb. you can two or even four screwdrivers to do this quicker if you want. There is a phillips headed screw under each vent on the passenger side.
How to remove the passenger side temp control?
Pull the passenger handle from the dash. You can alternate from side to side until it is fully removed or you can have someone assist you. Grasp the upper edge of the trim panel and pull out. Once the upper edge is released, work the panel up until it releases from the dash panel.
What causes a blend door actuator to fail?
If you cannot move the blend door an obstruction has gotten in the way of the door movement which will make the new actuator fail. These obstructions can include: pen, tooth pick, small toy or bubble gum to name a few. If the door is stuck the heater plenum with need to be removed and the problem resolved before installing the new unit.
You will need a tool set including an 5.5 mm socket for Chevy, GMC, Cadillac, Ford and Lincoln vehicles. Using a small socket and ratchet remove the mounting bolts that hold the under dash plastic cover on the passenger side. These screws can be in obscure places so look around for them.
This direction is according to the temperature chosen by the driver or passenger on dual climate control systems. Most systems have three to four of these units placed in various areas around the HVAC plenum that control mode operation and will vary by the car make and model.
How does an air blend door actuator work?
An air blend door actuator is constructed from a plastic housing, a small electric motor and a plastic gear set. A door position sensor is also incorporate into the unit to send feed back information to the climate control computer.
An actuator can go bad in of two ways; first the electric motor can burn out rendering the unit non-responsive so nothing changes when the temperature or vent mode controls are moved. Next, the plastic gear set will become brittle and break which will sometimes allow the unit to work while making a ticking or clicking noise and then stop.