Century V6-3.1L VIN J (2005)
Air Door Actuator / Motor: Service and Repair
Defroster Actuator
DEFROSTER ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the right instrument panel insulator panel.
2. Remove the I/P compartment.
3. Remove the relay bracket screws.
4. Reposition the relay bracket aside.
5. Disconnect the 2 vacuum lines from the defroster actuator (3).
6. Disconnect the orange vacuum line from the recirculation actuator and install a hand vacuum pump (2).
7. Remove the defroster actuator from its attachment to the HVAC module case.
8. Using the hand vacuum pump (2) open the recirculation actuator door to the full position.
9. Rotate the defroster actuator to the right and up into the opening between the back of the dash and the opening into the HVAC module.
10. Disconnect the defroster actuator from the defroster door arm.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the defroster actuator to the defroster door arm and snap into place on the HVAC module.
2. Connect the vacuum line to the actuator.
3. Remove the hand vacuum pump (2) and reinstall the vacuum line to the recirculation actuator.
