Continental V8-4.6L DOHC VIN V (1998)
12. Remove the screws and the metal cover.
13. Remove the screws and the A/C electronic blend door actuator.
14. Remove the A/C air intake flue damper assist spring.
15. Depress the locking ramp and remove the A/C damper door shaft from the air temperature control door shaft.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to bend any part of the A/C damper door shaft. It is brittle and will break.