ACTUATOR, Mode Door: Removal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable and 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 follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.
NOTE:
LHD model shown in illustration. RHD model similar.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- If equipped, remove the silencer from below the driver side of the instrument panel.
- Disconnect the wire harness connector (3) from the mode door actuator (2) located on the driver side of the air distribution housing (5).
- Remove the two screws (1) that secure the mode door actuator to the actuator mounting bracket (4) and remove the actuator.