Vent blend door actuator removal

2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE
105,000 MILES • 1.4L • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LES WOOD
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I have accessed this through the hole behind the cluster. But I need better access. How do I remove the dash to get in there to fix the broken levers that move the vent doors? Thanks. Les
Oct 1, 2019 at 7:47 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Hi,

Here is the procedure which shows how to remove some of the trim that should help gain access. Let me know if you need more information.
Oct 2, 2019 at 3:17 PM
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LES WOOD
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Thanks for the diagrams. It’s been so hot here in VA I haven’t gotten back to attempt this fix again. I will let you know if I need more help. Thanks again.
Oct 3, 2019 at 12:49 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Sounds good. Yes it has been hot. Thanks for the update. Please let me know what happens and we can go from there. Thanks again.
Oct 3, 2019 at 8:41 PM
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LES WOOD
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I approached from underneath and still couldn’t access the 2 levers that control the blend door actuator gears. I did discover an electrical unplugged terminal which now gives me heat. I thought that problem may be the thermostat but it was the plug being off.
I do get air through the vents. it’s just that it doesn’t match the switches, i.e.
Air comes out the front and defrost when on defrost. The actuator is working okay, I think it’s the gears and levers (which I replaced one because it was broken) that are not positioned properly to allow the proper blend of air coming thru the vents. I may have to resort to someone doing it for me. Sorry this is so lengthy. Thanks for your help.
Oct 3, 2019 at 9:22 PM
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STRAILER
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It sounds like you might have the actuator timed incorrectly. does it have a gear or a slot to connect to the blend door pivot? Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can see what's going on? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response.
Oct 4, 2019 at 12:12 PM
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