Blend door actuator replacement

2007 FORD FREESTYLE
97,783 MILES
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SARA RAIMAN
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The blend door is shut and will not open to let A/C into car except on my feet.
May 19, 2018 at 9:54 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

The mode door actuator under the dash by the steering column is a common failure and may be your issue.

I attached a picture and procedure for you to view.

Roy

Removal and Installation

Note: The defrost/panel/floor mode door actuator can be accessed from below the left hand side of the instrument panel.

1. Remove the steering column cover.
2. Remove the three screws and the lower steering column shroud.
3. Remove the speed control deactivator switch.



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4. Detach the wire harness pin-type retainer.
5. Remove the 3 defrost/panel/floor mode door actuator screws.
6. Disconnect the defrost/panel/floor mode door actuator electrical connector.
7. Remove the defrost/panel/floor mode door actuator.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-blend-door-motor
May 19, 2018 at 10:34 AM