[mundy5]

I just did the repair tonight. It took me about 1.5 hrs. A couple of notes. The bolts that hold the heater controls is a 7mm while the bolts that hold the actuator is 8 mm. I did not find lowering the glove box to be helpful. I was able to reach all the bolts directly from the heater control opening.

I did open up my old actuator and indeed, everything is in great shape except for one little gear. Time to go look for a new gear so that when it breaks again, I don't have to buy a new actuator. Just put the "refurbished" old one back in there.

I hope this helps someone else who might have this problem.