Heater blower? problems

[clayface2]

Originally Posted by randman1

More than likely, you have a problem with your Air Mix Door Actuator. If you have the electronic climate control, the temp should be blinking to indicate a problem. I found out recently that the manual climate control also has a similar actuator. Unfortunately in my case they are not interchangable.

If this in fact your problem, you will need to remove the dash to gain access as it sits on top of the climate control box. I have read some threads here that talk about the replacing without dash removal but it requires the cutting of duct work and metal support brackets. Not what I would recommend. As I type this, my dash is pulled out enough to gain access to the actuator. I too have the same problem.

I don't have any pics of the removal process but can describe the procedure. I'd write a book if I go into great detail so I'll just skim the surface. If you need further explanation, just ask.

1) remove center console if equipped
2) remove floor shifter and mounting plate
3) remove instrument cluster trim and radio/climate/vent trim.
4) remove glove box (not the door, just the black part inside)
5) remove dash trim next to windshield
6) remove 2 10mm bolts and 2 10mm nuts in glove box opening
7) remove 1 10mm bolt at lower right, outside corner of dash (near relay center)
8) remove 1 10mm bolt lower left, outside corner of dash (kinda under the parking brake release)
9) remove 1 10mm nut below headlight switch
10) drop steering column by removing 2 13mm bolts
11) remove 2 10mm bolts above steering column
12) remove 3-4 7mm screws attaching top of dash near windshield
13) rest...
Thar's all the fasteners I can remember. Double check though. There is no need to remove the radio, climate control or instrument cluster.

14) carefully pull dash rearward.

The actuator sits right on top of the big black box thingy. You will see an arm with a threaded portion on one end and a loop on the other. The actuator connects to the loop. Two 7mm screws hold the thing in but I also had to remove a module directly above it to gain access to the inner screw. Remove the 10mm nut that holds the module in place and set module aside. Remove the 2 7mm screws (inner first).

When you replace the actuator, you will have to adjust it. I'll update you on the adjustment procedure once I do mine, hopefully tomorrow.

Did you ever adjust it, if so how?

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by clayface2

Did you ever adjust it, if so how?

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