Blend door actuator replacement

[Pat]

No heat from ducts, EATC gives error codes 24 and 25 Blend door actuator.

The repair manual says to remove dash. Has anyone replaced this part without removing the dash? A "how to" would be welcomed.

Thanks,

[71cyclone]

No heat from ducts, EATC gives error codes 24 and 25 Blend door actuator.

The repair manual says to remove dash. Has anyone replaced this part without removing the dash? A "how to" would be welcomed.

Thanks,
Yes / the biggest problem is room in the right top corner. you do have to remove the top dash plate / front matrix trim panel /right air bag / right vent and duct tube for space ,then you can see the blend door module and white plastic plug in ,in the top section to the right.. [ need small hands ]:depress: this is a brief synopsis of DA JOB .

[fastblackmerc]

No heat from ducts, EATC gives error codes 24 and 25 Blend door actuator.

The repair manual says to remove dash. Has anyone replaced this part without removing the dash? A "how to" would be welcomed.

Thanks,

You don't have to remove the dash, just remove the bolts that secure it and drop the steering column. If you do it the right way, no broken mounting tabs, etc. it should take about 3-4 hours. Get a small offset wrench with a 1/4" bit so you can use the 5/16" socket to get at the screws.

Two recommendations......

1. Disconnect the battery and wait 15 - 20 minutes so there is no chance of the airbags going off.
2. Buy a genuine Ford actuator. They runabout $75.00. You can get aftermarket actuators but you'll end up doing the job again.

The hours spent will allow you to commune with your MM. Wait... what am I saying??? You'll get your son to do it..... good character builder. Post up how many parts he has left over... :D

I also clean each part that I take off, good time to get the dust and dirt off the backside of some parts.

[Dude]

I did mine in 30 min. Without removing the dash. Just pull the glove box out and you can reach it. Its a b*!#h but you can do it with the right hand tools and some patience.

[fastblackmerc]

I did mine in 30 min. Without removing the dash. Just pull the glove box out and you can reach it. Its a b*!#h but you can do it with the right hand tools and some patience.

And very small hands. .....

[Dude]

Lol. That might have helped. Too bad I don't have small hands. 9.5" thumb to pinky.