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Has anyone tried to change the AC actuator under the driver side on a 2004 Buick Rainier?
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
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Mr_Shiftright
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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.5 -
thecardoc3
Member Posts: 5,858
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.5 -
marvinkm1
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Thank You Car Doc! I will give that a try. I will let everyone know how it goes.
Thanks again Marv0