Wrangler 4WD L4-150 2.5L VIN P MFI (1998)
Air Door Actuator / Motor: Service and Repair
Panel/Defrost Door Actuator Replacement
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Panel/Demist Door Actuator
1. Remove the defrost door actuator from the heater-A/C housing. See: Defrost Door Actuator Replacement
2. Unplug the vacuum harness connector from the panel demist/door actuator.
3. Insert a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool into the latch hole on the heater-A/C housing actuator mount. Gently pry the actuator
latch while pulling firmly outwards on the actuator to remove the actuator from the mount.
4. Rotate and tilt the vacuum actuator as required to disengage the hole on the end of the actuator link from the hooked pin on the end of the
panel/demist door lever.
5. Remove the panel/demist door vacuum actuator from the vehicle.
6. Reverse the removal procedures to install.