Broken A/C blender accuator

2000 ACURA RL
180,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DEBI STANLEY KIEFFER
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My air was not getting very cold. Blender not working. Should I replace part or can I bypass the heater core? Need part number and or hose sizes for bypass. Thanks.
Jul 23, 2019 at 11:25 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

No to the heater core bypass. That will not solve the issue.

Yes to replace the part. I attached the procedure and a picture for you for the repair.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-air-conditioner-not-working-or-is-weak

Roy

Replacement

1. Remove the glove box.
2. Remove the glove box back cover and the blower under cover together with the glove box frame.


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3. Remove the heater outlet from the heater unit. Disconnect the connector from the air mix control motor, then remove the self-tapping screws and the air mix control motor.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal. After installation, make sure the air mix control motor runs smoothly.
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Jul 23, 2019 at 12:21 PM
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