Blend Door control TAB Broken
#1
Blend Door control TAB Broken
While replacing my blend door actuator (specifically, while removing the hidden forward screw), I broke one of the two square tabs on top of the blend door shaft. I tried to turn the remaining one with my fingers but was unable, so perhaps it is jammed inside the box. Has anyone been through this before?
It appears that i will have to remove the heating coil to get access behind. I suspect that the blend door itself is a dealer part.
I am holding out hope that i can think of a sneaky way to repair or modify the tab at the actuator motor, to avoid disassembly of the box.
Ideas? Thanks.
It appears that i will have to remove the heating coil to get access behind. I suspect that the blend door itself is a dealer part.
I am holding out hope that i can think of a sneaky way to repair or modify the tab at the actuator motor, to avoid disassembly of the box.
Ideas? Thanks.
#2
Don't like being the bearer of bad news, but, the entire instrument panel must be removed from the vehicle before the heater case can be removed & split apart, to fix the door. Might as well replace the heater core while you're in there. If it needs a new door, you have 2 choices: Dealer or boneyard. Depending on the year of the vehicle, certain parts have been discontinued. If you haven't had the "pleasure" of doing this job, plan on a full day of work, and you'll need an assistant for some of it.
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