Subject	Help removing AC mode door actuator control rod
Posted by	doug8867 on July 04, 2016 at 11:52 AM
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Message	I am using part of the instructions from the "how to the heater core without dash removal" to replace the mode door motor. This is the motor that controls the blend of air from defrost to regular settings. I've gotten all the trim and screws removed to access and remove the mode door, and am now at the last point (Step. 8) where I need to unlatch the control rod from the mode door motor. The instructions say to "push down on the securing clasp to release the rod," however since the rod attaches behind the motor I can not see where that clasp is. When I pull the mode door motor slightly away I can see the rod is still attached in the back but can't see or feel any clasp. I've sent a message to the one who posted the instructions but was hoping maybe someone else who has replaced their mode door actuator before could provide any more detail about where the clasp is to release the rod from the motor? Thanks.
Follow Ups	Help removing AC mode door actuator control rod - doug8867 11:52:23 07/04/16 I think you're talking about the little plastic clasp that - YlwPrlZTT 14:49:07 07/04/16 Thanks for the response, however the pic you - doug8867 15:38:36 07/04/16 Finally got the little bastard open! - doug8867 17:42:30 07/05/16 It's the tab circled red. It opens up as you can see in the - YlwPrlZTT 15:56:21 07/04/16 In what fashion does it open? - doug8867 16:09:46 07/04/16 It flips up. In this pic it will flip up and away. The - YlwPrlZTT 16:24:49 07/04/16 Okay. What's the secret to getting it to flip open? - doug8867 16:42:26 07/04/16 lol yes, you have to pry it opne with something. I had to - YlwPrlZTT 18:04:24 07/04/16
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