Mode Door Replacement

FLOOR - DEFROST DOOR

REMOVAL

WARNING:
- ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Remove and disassemble the HVAC housing.
2. Remove the floor door actuator from the lower HVAC housing.
3. Take the defrost door and shift it so that one pivot point clears the tilt the door and remove from the HVAC housing.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the floor-defrost door in the HVAC housing by placing the door in the lower housing.
2. Assemble the HVAC housing.
3. Install the floor door actuator to the lower HVAC housing.
4. Install the HVAC housing in the vehicle.