Temperature blend door actuator location

1998 BUICK CENTURY
146,000 MILES
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MICHAELSOLIDAY
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AC works fine both passenger and driver side When using heat passenger side works fine driver side blowing cold air. This car has dual and auto. Where is the actuator which needs to be changed?
Nov 15, 2018 at 7:38 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

The drivers actuator looks like it is on the passenger side of the dash. I attached a picture and it is on the side of the case.

You need to drop the bottom cover to gain access to the actuator.

Roy



Remove or Disconnect

1. Battery ground (negative) cable.
2. Instrument panel carrier.
3. Electrical connector to temperature valve electric actuator.
4. Mounting screws to temperature valve electric actuator.
5. Temperature valve electric actuator.

Install or Connect

1. Temperature valve electric actuator.
2. Mounting screws to temperature valve electric actuator.

Tighten
^ Screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb. in.).

3. Electrical connector to temperature valve electric actuator.
4. Instrument panel carrier.
5. Battery ground (negative) cable.
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Nov 16, 2018 at 5:03 AM
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