Mode Door Actuator: Removal

Open hood and disconnect the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post. Remove the left and right underpanel ducts.
Remove the floor console. Remove the center floor heat adaptor duct.
Remove the rear seat heat forward adaptor duct. Loosen the center support bracket and pry rearward to gain access to the actuator.
Remove the actuator retaining screws. Then pull the actuator straight down. Upon removal, note the shaft position of the actuator, because the shaft on this motor is keyed. When installing a new actuator, its shaft must be positioned in the same location. See Figure . Remove the electrical connection on the actuator.