What to do about the left side blend door actuator?
Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. Remove the left side instrument panel silencer (the panels attached to the underside of the dash on the driver side).
Why is a blend door called a door?
The blend door is called a door because it really is just a flat panel of plastic. It opens or closes to allow air flow in whatever direction is required. It’s about as low-tech as your car can get, where the actual technology is in the actuator itself.
Why does my Blend door not turn on?
Since this is just a small electronic part, this won’t be unheard of. If that happens, the blend door won’t work, and it’s likely your temperature will just be stuck on one setting with no ability to adjust the intensity up and down, or alternate between things like the lower vents or the defroster.
How to replace SRT Charger blend door actuator?
There is a Youtube video showing an SRT Charger blend door replacement showing this. Note, you can reverse the power connections to run the actuator in the opposite rotational direction. Match both cogs of the new to the old up as close as possible. 4. Reinstall the new actuator.
Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. Remove the left side instrument panel silencer (the panels attached to the underside of the dash on the driver side).
How do you remove blend door from car?
1. Disconnect battery cable. 2. Open glove compartment, and lift tab in upper left corner to allow the glovebox to swing down completely towards the passenger floorboard. 3. Gently remove the line that enters the “Vac Unit”, and then the “Vac Unit” itself by wiggling it upwards off its mount.
How to install Dorman Dorman HVAC blend door actuator?
5. Carefully remove the electrical connector that feeds the Actuator. 6. Using a 1/4″ drive wratchet, and 7/32″ socket, remove the two (2) mounting screws. (HELPFUL HINT: For maximum ammount of clearance, Keep the wratchect handle facing the drivers side when putting it in place.)
There is a Youtube video showing an SRT Charger blend door replacement showing this. Note, you can reverse the power connections to run the actuator in the opposite rotational direction. Match both cogs of the new to the old up as close as possible. 4. Reinstall the new actuator.