Blend door actuator location?

Tiny
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I am having the same issue described in your posting regarding the blend door actuator, however, my vehicle is listed above SS model. I have been searching the web to find the location of where the blend door actuator is located. Do you have a video or demonstration for my car?
Monday, May 28th, 2018 AT 11:25 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon.

The actuator is under the drivers side dash above the fuel pedal. I attached a picture and procedure for you. Check out the images (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Tuesday, May 29th, 2018 AT 9:24 AM
Tiny
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Thank you, Roy! I was not sure, but you have confirm it. The reason I could not be certain was apparently the other part (not sure of the name) that connects with the actuator has fallen. Any suggestions on how to connect without tearing up the inside to connect the two.
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Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 AT 5:45 AM
Tiny
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Do you mean the part the actuator attaches at?

Can you upload a picture of what you see?

Roy
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Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 AT 5:51 AM
Tiny
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Yes, that is correct. Where the actuator attaches at, but not the electrical connection. Yes, I can upload a photo, but I will need some time to get it uploaded. Many thanks!
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Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 AT 5:56 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

I will wait for your upload and then get as much information for you.

Roy
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Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 AT 6:07 AM
Tiny
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Hey Roy, I do not know what happen. I was certain I uploaded the image the day we have been corresponding. But here it is again. Many thanks! Have a wonderful day!
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Friday, June 1st, 2018 AT 4:59 AM
Tiny
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It looks like there was something there at one time. Do you not have the part or the wiring? Is this a track SS? Some of these cars are stripped down. Do you have the old part and you are not weening the wiring? Please give more details.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, June 4th, 2018 AT 10:44 AM
Tiny
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Hey, Ken.

Thanks for responding. I do have the blend door actuator, and I felt inside the hole, and there is something inside there. If you are asking if I have an SS, yes I do have an SS.

I was wondering how to be able to attach the actuator to the part that is on the other side of that barrier without having to tear open the dashboard.
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Friday, June 8th, 2018 AT 3:45 PM
Tiny
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You should be able to. Here is a guide that can help with diagrams for what it will take in your car:

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

Here are all blend door actuators so you do not get mixed up (below):

1 - M37 Mode Door Actuator.

2 - K8 Blower Motor Control Module.

3 - M8 Blower Motor.

4 - M46 Air Re-circulation Door Actuator.

5 - K33 HVAC Control Module.

6 - M6 Air Temperature Door Actuator.

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, June 8th, 2018 AT 3:54 PM
Tiny
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Hey, Ken.

It has been a while and I am still struggling with the issue. Thanks for the detail instructions. It was great but it seems that my blend door actuator comes from the driver side near the fuel pedal. Do you have instructions for attaching it to whatever is on the other side of the barrier?

Many thanks for your time!
Bonnie
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Thursday, August 2nd, 2018 AT 12:28 PM
Tiny
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Hi Bonnie,

It will help to remove the knee bolster, here is a diagrams to help you see how. If this is not correct can you shoot a quick picture of the problem and upload it?

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, August 3rd, 2018 AT 12:24 PM
Tiny
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Thanks, Ken! The diagram looks helpful. I will be working on my car this weekend. I will keep you posted.
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Saturday, August 11th, 2018 AT 11:18 AM
Tiny
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Please do, let us know. ;)
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Saturday, August 11th, 2018 AT 11:22 AM
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Just to add what Ken told you. I am concerned the actual door inside the case has a problem.

It should have the end attached to the door sticking through the case.

See if can lift the door and examine the end for any damage.

Roy
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Saturday, August 11th, 2018 AT 4:38 PM
Tiny
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Hey, Roy and Ken.

Thanks for the information, I will keep an eye out for it.

Unfortunately, the weather was not cooperating this weekend for me. I am going to shoot for this week. Wish me luck!

Many thanks!
Bonnie
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Monday, August 13th, 2018 AT 7:44 AM
Tiny
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Okay. Let us know if we can help you anymore, Bonnie.

Roy
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Monday, August 13th, 2018 AT 7:55 AM
Tiny
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Here are some more photos to give you an idea of what I am up against. As you view the first photo, there is seperation from the floorboard and the part I am working with. I am trying to get into that part above the floorboard.
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Monday, August 13th, 2018 AT 9:01 AM
Tiny
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That hole in the case is what concerns me. Where is the door hook up?

Roy
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Monday, August 13th, 2018 AT 9:16 AM
Tiny
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So, I tried using the diagram provided to remove panel driver knee bolster energy absorber, and I got stuck on a concern. By reviewing the photo attached, am I to remove everything that is within the yellow lines? I started to remove the studs and screws when I noticed that the panel goes upward. So I stop the procedure to inquire if I was on the right path.
Also, will removing this panel get me into the housing where the blend door actuator attaches?
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Thursday, August 16th, 2018 AT 10:24 AM
Tiny
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The knee bolster close out is the panel underneath that area. If you put your head into the drivers foot well and look up at the area under the steering column you will see the panel you need to remove. There are 6-8 screws that come out and the panel drops down.
The blend door actuator is number 6, with the lower panel off it should be above the gas pedal area on the case, tucked into the area between the case halves.
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Monday, August 20th, 2018 AT 10:48 AM

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