Airflow Mode Actuator Removal/Installation (Auto A/C): Notes

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the glove compartment. (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the airflow mode actuator connector.
Remove the screw.
Remove the airflow mode actuator.

Fig 1: Airflow Mode Actuator
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Remove the airflow mode main link.

Fig 2: Airflow Mode Actuator And Airflow Mode Main Link
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Remove the bracket.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See AIRFLOW MODE ACTUATOR INSTALLATION NOTE .)

Fig 3: Identifying Airflow Mode Actuator Bracket
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