Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2004)
Fig.19 Mode Door Actuators - Manual System
2. Unplug the vacuum harness connector from the heat/defrost door vacuum actuator.
3. Disengage the heat/defrost door pivot connection from the heat/defrost door pivot pin.
4. Remove the screws that secure the heat/defrost door vacuum actuator to the HVAC housing.
5. Remove the heat/defrost door vacuum actuator from the HVAC housing.
Panel/Defrost Door Vacuum Actuator
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT
AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (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 TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
This actuator is used only on models equipped with the standard manual temperature control system.
1. Remove the HVAC housing from the vehicle. See: Housing Assembly HVAC/Service and Repair
