Front heater does not work but rear area of van does

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SYLVIAG1983
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My front vent heater to heat or defrost my van does not work. The back area of my van does work perfectly. What can it be?
Nov 18, 2018 at 4:17 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

It does sound like the actuator for the heat/cold command has failed. I attached the procedure and some pictures for you for the repair.

Roy

REMOVAL PROCEDURE


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1. Remove the driver side knee bolster.
2. Locate the air temperature actuator (6).
3. Disconnect the air temperature actuator electrical connector (7).


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4. Remove the air temperature actuator bolts/screws (1).
5. Remove the air temperature actuator (2).
6. Remove the air temperature actuator lever (3), if necessary.
Nov 18, 2018 at 7:21 AM
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