Defrost 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 AN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Remove the HVAC housing from the vehicle.
2. Disassemble the HVAC housing.

HVAC Housing - Dual Zone Shown, Single Zone Typical:

3. Remove the defrost door actuator and sleeve from the lower half of the HVAC housing.
4. Gently slide the defrost door toward the outside of the housing. Tilt and lift the door out of the housing.
5. Inspect the defrost door, seals and the HVAC housing for damage or binding and repair or replace components as required.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the defrost door pivot shaft into the pivot hole in the lower half of the HVAC housing.
2. Install the defrost door actuator and sleeve.
3. Assemble the HVAC housing.
4. Install the HVAC housing.