Re-circulation actuator removal

2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
280,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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Need help figuring out how to remove the re-circulation actuator on the top of the HVAC box on the passenger side. I have the dash off and the metal brace that the dash sits on. I have removed the 2 - 5.5 screws that hold the actuator in place but am having trouble getting off. The space it sits in is very tight and I am hoping to not have to remove the whole HVAC box. Any help would be great! Thank you
Jul 10, 2020 at 10:10 AM
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Good afternoon,

I attached a picture for you of the actuator.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-blend-door-motor

Is that the one you are replacing?

Roy
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Jul 10, 2020 at 10:29 AM
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I have included a picture. I tried to add a picture to my original question but I guess it didn’t attach. The picture rotated when it uploaded. The left side of the picture is the top where the windshield meets the dash.
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Jul 10, 2020 at 10:35 AM
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The screw that is on the top (left side of picture) is where the big metal brace sits that the dash attaches to. I hope that makes sense.
Jul 10, 2020 at 10:37 AM
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Thank you.

You will need to release the housing for the heater housing as there is not enough room to lift it out.

You do not have to remove it, just release the bolts holding it enough to slide it back enough to get the actuator out.

I attached a picture of the housing and the location of the bolts.

Just so you know, that is not the actuator for re-circulation. That actuator is above the blower motor to the left.

You are working on a blend door actuator.

Roy
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Jul 10, 2020 at 10:47 AM
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Thank you so much! I figured I would have to slide the heater box out I was just hoping for a different answer. ;)
Jul 10, 2020 at 5:58 PM
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Jul 10, 2020 at 6:14 PM