Mode Door Replacement

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, 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 ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle. Refer to: Body and Frame, Interior Trim, Dashboard/Instrument Panel, Service and Repair, Service and Repair

2. Remove the mode door actuator and sleeve from the upper half of the HVAC housing.

HVAC Mode Door:

3. Remove the two screws that secure the mode door adapter to the top the HVAC housing.
4. Disconnect the two plastic retainer clips that secure the mode door adapter to the front the HVAC housing and remove the mode door adapter.
5. Remove the screws that secure the two mode door spring retainers to the top the HVAC housing and remove the retainers.
6. Remove the mode door cover from the top the HVAC housing.
7. Gently slide the mode door toward the outside of the housing. Tilt and lift the door out of the housing.
8. Inspect the mode door, seals and the HVAC housing for damage or binding and repair or replace components as required.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the mode door pivot shaft into the pivot hole in the upper half of the HVAC housing.
2. Install the mode door by carefully tipping the door into the HVAC housing, then sliding the door into it's operating position.
3. Install the mode door cover onto the top the HVAC housing.
4. Install the screws that secure the mode door spring retainers to the top the HVAC housing. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
5. Install the mode door adapter to the top the HVAC housing. Connect the two plastic retainer clips that secure the mode door adapter to the front the HVAC housing.
6. Install the two screws that secure the mode door adapter to the top of the HVAC housing. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
7. Install the mode door actuator and sleeve to the upper half of the HVAC housing.
8. Install the instrument panel. Refer to: Body and Frame, Interior Trim, Dashboard/Instrument Panel, Service and Repair, Service and Repair