Where is the Mode Actuator located?

Tiny
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  • 2009 KIA SPECTRA
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A/C is blowing from the floor vents only. It blows air at the highest speed but only comes from the floor vents. I've done research and believed it's the mode actuator. However, I am having a hard time locating the correct actuator to change out.
Saturday, July 16th, 2022 AT 9:48 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

The mode door actuator is located on the HVAC box behind the dash. It can be accessed from under the driver side dash.
I have attached diagrams below for your reference.

Let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-vents-stay-in-the-defrost-position
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Saturday, July 16th, 2022 AT 2:13 PM
Tiny
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What needs to be removed to access this spot?
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Sunday, July 17th, 2022 AT 9:26 AM
Tiny
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Can reach the blend without removing anything. This mode door one is up above the blend.
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Sunday, July 17th, 2022 AT 11:50 AM
Tiny
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You will have to remove the lower crush panel. It is somewhat hard to get to.
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Sunday, July 17th, 2022 AT 8:32 PM
Tiny
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Last time man I'm sorry, the step-by-step procedure says "after removing the air duct".

What steps need to be taken to remove it?
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Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 AT 4:30 AM
Tiny
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There's a piece at the end of the duct that just pops right off. But it still doesn't give enough space to remove the actuator.
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Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 AT 9:30 AM
Tiny
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Can you upload a picture of what is on the way?
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Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 AT 8:45 PM
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The one I'm changing is on the back side of the air duct.
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Thursday, July 21st, 2022 AT 3:16 AM
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I have been looking through the diagrams and unfortunately the manual does not provide any details of the removal procedure for the duct.
Generally speaking, those ducks can be removed by pushing in on those tabs. The tricky part is to get to the back tabs.
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Thursday, July 21st, 2022 AT 8:27 AM
Tiny
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I took the first piece off, but it doesn't give me hardly any other space to work with. Possibly able to remove from the passenger side after removing the glovebox?
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Thursday, July 21st, 2022 AT 9:36 AM
Tiny
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Sorry for the late reply.
Were you able to get to the actuator?
Not sure if the glove box removal will work. As the actuator is on the driver's side.
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Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 AT 1:38 PM

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