Has anyone tried to change the AC actuator under the driver side on a 2004 Buick Rainier?

marvinkm1

There is a steel strut in the way, and I can't remove it. Is there a trick to getting the actuator out without removing the strut? Thanks
Marv

Mr_Shiftright

Here's a description of the job on a Trailblazer, which may be about the same:

https://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=60944

If this step by step doesn't fit your car, it's still a good forum to post your question over there at trailvoy.com.

thecardoc3

The steel strut is part of the instrument panel carrier, you cannot remove just that strut, you have to get the whole carrier out of the way. The easiest way to do that is to pull the drivers front seat, center console, steering column and then remove the carrier just enough to get access to the actuator. GM's service information instructs technicians to remove the carrier completely but with a little ingenuity you don't have to do that much work.

marvinkm1

Thank You Car Doc! I will give that a try. I will let everyone know how it goes.
Thanks again Marv