Commander 4WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
Air Door Actuator / Motor: Service and Repair
Mode Door Actuator - Removal
Front
REMOVAL
WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column or instrument panel component diagnosis or
service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (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 follow
these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.
NOTE: The heater-A/C system is equipped with two mode door actuators. One for the air doors for the outlets in the instrument panel and
one for the air door for the 2nd row/console outlets.
PANEL/DEFROST/DEMIST/FLOOR
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. On LHD models, remove the instrument panel silencer from the driver side of the instrument panel.
3. On RHD models, remove the glove box from the instrument panel See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Glove Compartment/Service
and Repair/Instrument Panel Glove Box - Removal.
4. Remove the three screws (1) that secure the mode door actuator (2) to the left side of the HVAC air distribution housing (3).
5. Remove the mode door actuator from the air distribution housing and disconnect the HVAC wire harness connector (4) from the actuator.
6. Remove the mode door actuator from the vehicle.
2nd ROW/CONSOLE
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
