Rendezvous V6-3.5L (2007)
Air Door Actuator / Motor: Service and Repair
Mode Actuator Replacement
Mode Actuator Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the knee bolster from the instrument panel (I/P).
2. Disconnect the mode actuator electrical connector.
Important: Count the number of threads showing from the tip of the mode actuator push rod to the end of the retainer clip.
3. Open the mode actuator push rod retainer clip (1) with a small flat-bladed screwdriver.
4. Disconnect the mode actuator push rod (2) from the retainer clip (1).
Important: Disconnect the I/P wiring harness clip from the I/P support bracket to help access the mode actuator screws.
5. Disconnect the I/P wiring harness clip from the I/P support bracket.
6. Remove the mode actuator mounting screws.
7. Remove the mode door actuator.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the mode actuator.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
2. Install the mode actuator mounting screws.
Tighten the screws to 1.6 N.m (14 lb in).
3. Connect the I/P wiring harness clip to the I/P support bracket.
Important: Align the counted number of threads on the mode actuator push rod (2) with the tip of the retainer clip (1).