Are you in the market for a new or used vehicle and having difficulty finding something in your budget? Or are you finding yourself making trade-offs to find something you can afford (i.e. less cargo space, lower trim level). A reporter from a national news publication would like to speak with you about your experience; please reach out to PR@Edmunds.com by this Friday, 11/21 for details.

Rear Blend door Actuator installation

garymc1garymc1 Member Posts: 2
edited June 2016 in Chrysler
Need to replace rear blendor actuator as no air coming out of ceiling vents but everything else seems OK. Dealer wants over $1100 to install $20 part due to amount of hours.

Is there a way to reach behind and install myself with an angled socket, anyone ever tried it? Any advice?
Tagged:

Comments

  • garymc1garymc1 Member Posts: 2
    I decided to take off the passenger rear panels covering everything up and removed the panel brace in front of the blower/ducting assembly, jury-rigged a right angle 5/16" socket since not much space behind unit and removed the two screws holding the actuator on. once that was accomplished, i unplugged the connector jamming a small screwdriver to unclick the small nub and then just re-installed the new one with the plug already connected - worked like a champ. There is another door in the back of the unit. if that goes bad, can't take out from behind as too complex so hoping it works now.
Sign In or Register to comment.

Helpful Tools

Most popular vehicles

Your Privacy

By accessing this website, you acknowledge that Edmunds and its third party business partners may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to collect information about you and your interactions with the website as described in our Privacy Statement, and you agree that your use of the website is subject to our Visitor Agreement.