2009 Dodge Journey no warm air in cabin??

2009 DODGE JOURNEY
71,000 MILES
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Car overheated and split the radiator. Dealer replaced the radiator.However now there is no heat in cabin. Dealer checked thermostat and said the problem is in the door in the duct that diverts the air. Wants 800.00 just to pull dash. How do I check and replace this door if it is the culprit?

















Nov 10, 2013 at 11:04 AM
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Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
On LHD models, if equipped, remove the silencer from underneath the passenger side of the instrument panel.
On LHD models, remove the glove box bin. Refer to Body/Instrument Panel/GLOVE BOX, Instrument Panel - Removal .
Remove the front floor distribution duct from the right side of the air distribution housing. See Heating and Air Conditioning/Distribution/DUCT, Floor Distribution - Installation.
Remove the screws (2) that secure the blend door actuator (1) to the right side of the air distribution housing (4) and remove the actuator from the housing.
Disconnect the wire harness connector (3) from the blend door actuator and remove the actuator from the vehicle
glove box open it pushin on sides and pull down .
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