How do you install a new blend door?
How do you install a new blend door?
Just disconnect the electrical connector, remove the retaining screws and slide off the actuator. Then align the shaft of the new actuator to the blend door axle and install. However, before actually installing the new actuator, try rotating the blend door to make sure it’s moving properly and not binding.
Where is the blend door on an F-150?
The blend door is actually behind the radio, so the first step is to get the radio out. The silver panels on each side of the radio simply pull straight out as pictured. This panel will pull entirely out, if you lift up just slightly on the other paneling it is caught behind.
Do you need to replace the blend door actuator?
Discussion in ‘ 3rd Gen – 2007 – 2017 ‘ started by slaboda, Feb 8, 2012 . I have a 2010 Expedition and need to replace the Blend Door Actuator. Any suggestions on how to access? I have a 2009 Expedition that I have to do the same job on, what did you find out if anything? did you ever have any luck replacing the blend door?
Can you change the gears in a blend door?
Notice how the gears that go into the blend door can only go in one way. At this point you can get a new one and reverse the order to get it in place or if you want to fix it for now and not wait on the new part like I did continue reading…
What happens when you replace the actuator on a blend door?
Once all of the mounting screws have been removed the actuator should become loose. Grasp the actuator and pull it from its mount to remove. Before installing the new actuator it’s a good idea to manually turn the blend door in both directions to ensure it is not stuck which will cause the new actuator to fail.
Notice how the gears that go into the blend door can only go in one way. At this point you can get a new one and reverse the order to get it in place or if you want to fix it for now and not wait on the new part like I did continue reading…
How do you fix a broken blend door?
The arrow shows the broken tooth and the circle is the side that I put back in. So basically I turned the gear 180 degrees. Close it back up and turn it upside down. You’ll also have to shave off one of the teeth from the fitting that actually goes into the blend door since there is originally a gap so it can fit into place only one way.
Can a heater be removed from a blend door?
If the door is stuck the heater plenum with need to be removed and the problem resolved before installing the new unit. To test the blend door operation and too double check that you are changing the correct actuator motor turn the blower motor on and work the door in each way. You will be able to feel the air change temperature or vent level.
