Blend door actuator location

Good afternoon.

The actuator is under the dash, left side. I have attached a picture for you to view.

Roy

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

Do I need to remove any panels to access it or will it pretty much be visible if I get down there with a flashlight?

Thanks again! Alan

The knee bolster or cover above the gas pedal is what needs to come down. It is either held by some plastic clips or a couple of bolts. Then look with a light.

Roy

Sorry, just saw where the crash pad on driver's side gets removed. Is there a tutorial on how to remove? Sorry,I am kind of a newbie.

Not specifically for your car.

You need to remove the electrical connector and the three screws. Then remove the actuator.

After you install the new one, remove the fuse for the AC system for two minutes. Then turn the key on without starting the car. Leave the key on for two minutes. That will calibrate the actuator.

Roy

Thanks man, I appreciate all of your help!

No problem. Glad to help.

keep us updated.

Roy

I am sorry man, one more question. Is the actuator going to have the yellow/grey plug going in to it?

I am not sure of the color of the connector. Looking but nothing indicates the color. try turning on the system and feel which one is clicking. You mentioned the clicking in your post. You should feel it with your hand.

Roy

Hey Roy, have another question for you. I am going to attach a few pictures and we will call them 1, 2, and 3 . Picture 1 shows where the actuator attaches. I will just use the old silver mounting bracket as it is the exact same. The old actuator did not have that white plastic part in it. I do not know if it is supposed to be removed, ( I would guess no). So that leaves me with the question, how does the new actuator fit onto the white plastic nipple ( picture 1)?

Help!
Thanks, Alan

The bracket has to come off the case and use the bracket with the new actuator.

Roy

Okay, let me make sure I understand.
I will take the silver bracket off of the new part, I get that but are you saying that the white plastic piece must be removed from the new actuator prior to installation?

The white piece on the car with the bracket has to come off. Do not remove the bracket from the new actuator.

Roy

Okay, I guess I will get something to snip off the end to get it off of there and use the bracket on new actuator.
Will post results.
Thanks!

You are welcome. Keep us updated.

I guess I am still confused.
The white piece of plastic in photo one just sits in place behind the silver bracket.
That part I understand has to stay in place to control the doors.
The new actuator In photo three has the white plastic piece attached to it but the old actuator did not have one.
So I need to cut off that piece?
It is in there good.
Why is it on there in the first place?
Please clarify!
Thanks, Ron

Roy, sorry! Darn auto correct.

Sorry, got it.

The white piece and bracket are part of the actuator. The old ones have to come off with the old actuator.

You will install the new actuator as it came with the white piece and bracket.

Roy

Okay cool, think I got it!
Will let you know.

Sounds good.

Roy

Well, there is no way I have the right part.
While I was taking off the old silver bracket I noticed a third door that that original white piece attached to and controlled.
Back to the drawing board!

What is the part number of the actuator you have?

OEM. 971542E200

Let me check.

Manual or auto climate control?

Roy

Manual.

The new actuator you have needs the plastic piece and the metal bracket removed then it will snap over the piece on the car and the screws will hold it to the bracket that is already there. They use the same actuator on the automatic and manual systems and the same unit fits on other vehicles as well. They sent you one that has "extra" parts that need to come off to be used in your application, that way they just stock one part instead of having five different versions that use the same actuator. The one you have is set up for the 2005-2006 that likes to shear the pins on the plastic arms.

Okay, thanks I appreciate the help. I will see if I can get that white plastic piece off, and the metal bracket which should be easy because that is just screwed in.

The plastic will have a tab that snaps into the inner part of the actuator. Normally you can just use a small flat screwdriver to move the tab and it will come out.

Can u help me with mine i have a 07 Toyota Camry and trying to find were the actuator door is located

You need to start a new question from the beginning. We will be glad to help you.

Roy