Air Door Actuator / Motor — Liberty Service Manual

Mode Door Actuator - Removal4 steps

⚠ 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.

ℹ NOTE

LHD model shown. 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.

Recirculation Door Actuator - Removal5 steps

⚠ 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.

ℹ NOTE

LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
On LHD models, remove the glove box bin Instrument Panel Glove Box - Removal.
On RHD models, remove the instrument panel Instrument Panel - Removal.
Remove the two screws (2) that secure the recirculation door actuator (1) to the air inlet housing (3).
Disconnect the wire harness connector from the recirculation door actuator and remove the actuator from the vehicle.

Blend Door Actuator - Removal4 steps

⚠ 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.

ℹ NOTE

LHD model shown. 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 blend door actuator (2) located on the driver side of the air distribution housing (4).
Remove the two screws (5) that secure the blend door actuator to the actuator mounting bracket (1) and remove the actuator.

Mode Door Actuator - Installation6 steps

ℹ NOTE

LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

Position the mode door actuator (2) to the actuator mounting bracket (4) located on the driver side of the air distribution housing (5). Make sure the actuator output shaft is properly aligned to the door linkage. If necessary, rotate the actuator slightly to align the splines on the output shaft with those in the mode door linkage
Install the two screws (1) that secure the mode door actuator to the actuator mounting bracket. Tighten the screws to 1.2 Nm (10 in lbs.).
Connect the wire harness connector (3) to the mode door actuator.
If equipped, install the silencer below the driver side of the instrument panel.
Reconnect the negative battery cable.
Initiate the Actuator Calibration function using a scan tool .

Blend Door Actuator - Installation6 steps

ℹ NOTE

LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

Position the blend door actuator (4) to the actuator mounting bracket (1) located on the driver side of the air distribution housing (4). Make sure the actuator output shaft is properly aligned to the door linkage. If necessary, rotate the actuator slightly to align the splines on the output shaft with those in the door linkage.
Install the two screws (5) that secure the blend door actuator to the actuator mounting bracket. Tighten the screws to 1.2 Nm (10 in lbs.).
Connect the wire harness connector (3) to the blend door actuator.
If equipped, install the silencer below the driver side of the instrument panel.
Reconnect the negative battery cable.
Initiate the Actuator Calibration function using a scan tool .

Recirculation Door Actuator - Installation7 steps

ℹ NOTE

LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

Connect the wire harness connector to the recirculation door actuator (1).
Position the recirculation door actuator to the side of the air inlet housing (3). Make sure the actuator output shaft is properly aligned to the recirculation door pivot shaft. If necessary, rotate the actuator slightly to engage the splines on the output shaft with those in the pivot shaft.
Install the two screws (2) that secure the recirculation door actuator to the air inlet housing. Tighten the screws to 1.2 Nm (10 in lbs.).
On RHD models, install the instrument panel Instrument Panel - Installation.
On LHD models, install the glove box binInstrument Panel Glove Box - Installation.
Reconnect the negative battery cable.
Initiate the Actuator Calibration function using a scan tool .

Recirculation Door Actuator - Descriptionreference

DESCRIPTION The heating-A/C system uses a reversible, 12-volt direct current (DC) servo motor which mechanically positions the recirculation-air door. The recirculation door actuator (1) is located on the side of the HVAC air inlet housing. The recirculation door actuator is interchangeable with the actuators for the blend-air door and the mode-air door. Each actuator is contained within a black molded plastic housing with an integral wire connector receptacle (2) and integral mounting tabs (3) that allow the actuator to be secured to the HVAC housing. The recirculation door actuator output shaft (4) is directly connected to the pivot shaft lever of the recirculation-air door. The recirculation door actuator does not require mechanical indexing to the recirculation-air door, as it is electronically calibrated by the A/C-heater control.

Mode Door Actuator - Descriptionreference

DESCRIPTION The heating-A/C system uses a reversible, 12-volt direct current (DC) servo motor which mechanically positions the mode-air door. The mode door actuator (1) is located on the driver side of the HVAC housing. The mode door actuator is interchangeable with the actuators for the blend-air door and the recirculation-air door. Each actuator is contained within a black molded plastic housing with an integral wire connector receptacle (2) and integral mounting tabs (3) that allow the actuator to be secured to the HVAC housing. The mode door actuator output shaft (4) is connected to the linkage that drives the mode-air door. The mode door actuator does not require mechanical indexing to the mode-air doors, as it is electronically calibrated by the A/C-heater control.

Blend Door Actuator - Descriptionreference

DESCRIPTION The heating-A/C system uses a reversible, 12-volt direct current (DC) servo motor which mechanically positions the blend-air door. The blend door actuator (1) is located on the driver side of the HVAC housing. The blend door actuator is interchangeable with the actuators for the mode-air doors and the recirculation-air door. Each actuator is contained within a black molded plastic housing with an integral wire connector receptacle (2) and integral mounting tabs (3) that allow the actuator to be secured to the HVAC housing. The blend door actuator output shaft (4) is connected to the linkage that drives the blend-air door. The blend door actuator does not require mechanical indexing to the blend-air door, as it is electronically calibrated by the A/C-heater control.

ACTUATOR-BLEND DOOR📷 2

& Output Shaft

The heating-A/C system uses a reversible, 12-volt direct current (DC) servo motor which mechanically positions the blend-air door. The blend door actuator (1) is located on the driver side of the HVAC housing.

The blend door actuator is interchangeable with the actuators for the mode-air doors and the recirculation-air door. Each actuator is contained within a black molded plastic housing with an integral wire connector receptacle (2) and integral mounting tabs (3) that allow the actuator to be secured to the HVAC housing. The blend door actuator output shaft (4) is connected to the linkage that drives the blend-air door. The blend door actuator does not require mechanical indexing to the blend-air door, as it is electronically calibrated by the A/C- heater control.

ACTUATOR-BLEND DOOR

The blend door actuator is connected to the A/C-heater control through the vehicle electrical system by a dedicated two-wire lead and connector of the HVAC wire harness. The blend door actuator can move the blend- air door in two directions. When the A/C-heater control pulls the voltage on one side of the motor connection high and the other connection low, the blend-air door will move in one direction. When the A/C-heater control reverses the polarity of the voltage to the motor, the blend-air door moves in the opposite direction. When the A/C-heater control makes the voltage to both connections high or both connections low, the blend-air door stops and will not move.

The A/C-heater control uses a pulse-count positioning system to monitor the operation and relative position of the blend door actuator and the blend-air door. The A/C-heater control learns the blend-air door stop positions during the actuator calibration procedure and will store a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for any problems it detects in the blend door actuator circuits (refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS article for more information).

The blend door actuator cannot be adjusted or repaired and must be replaced if found inoperative or damaged.

ACTUATOR-BLEND DOOR

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, then 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 take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.

Distribution Housing & Screws

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustration. RHD model similar.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. 2. If equipped, remove the silencer from below the driver side of the instrument panel. Refer to

Removal

3

Disconnect the wire harness connector (3) from the blend door actuator (2) located on the driver side of

the air distribution housing (4).

4

Remove the two screws (5) that secure the blend door actuator to the actuator mounting bracket (1) and

remove the actuator.

ACTUATOR-BLEND DOOR📷 2

Distribution Housing & Screws

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustration. RHD model similar.

1. Position the blend door actuator (4) to the actuator mounting bracket (1) located on the driver side of the air distribution housing (4). Make sure the actuator output shaft is properly aligned to the door linkage. If necessary, rotate the actuator slightly to align the splines on the output shaft with those in the door linkage. 2. Install the two screws (5) that secure the blend door actuator to the actuator mounting bracket. Tighten the screws to 1.2 N.m (10 in lbs.). 3. Connect the wire harness connector (3) to the blend door actuator. 4. If equipped, install the silencer below the driver side of the instrument panel. Refer to

Installation

5

Reconnect the negative battery cable.

6

Initiate the Actuator Calibration function using a scan tool. See DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.

ACTUATOR-MODE DOOR

ACTUATOR-MODE DOOR📷 1

& Output Shaft

The heating-A/C system uses a reversible, 12-volt direct current (DC) servo motor which mechanically positions the mode-air door. The mode door actuator (1) is located on the driver side of the HVAC housing.

The mode door actuator is interchangeable with the actuators for the blend-air door and the recirculation-air

door. Each actuator is contained within a black molded plastic housing with an integral wire connector receptacle (2) and integral mounting tabs (3) that allow the actuator to be secured to the HVAC housing. The mode door actuator output shaft (4) is connected to the linkage that drives the mode-air door. The mode door actuator does not require mechanical indexing to the mode-air doors, as it is electronically calibrated by the A/C-heater control.

ACTUATOR-MODE DOOR

The mode door actuator is connected to the A/C-heater control through the vehicle electrical system by a dedicated two-wire lead and connector of the HVAC wire harness. The mode door actuator can move the floor, defrost/demist and the panel-air doors in two directions. When the A/C-heater control pulls the voltage on one side of the motor connection high and the other connection low, the mode-air doors will move in one direction. When the A/C-heater control reverses the polarity of the voltage to the motor, the mode-air doors moves in the opposite direction. When the A/C-heater control makes the voltage to both connections high or both connections low, the mode-air doors stop and will not move.

The A/C-heater control uses a pulse-count positioning system to monitor the operation and relative position of the mode door actuator and the mode-air doors. The A/C-heater control learns the mode-air doors stop position during the actuator calibration procedure and will store a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for any problems it detects in the mode door actuator circuits (refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS article for more information).

The mode door actuator cannot be adjusted or repaired and must be replaced if found inoperative or damaged.

ACTUATOR-MODE DOOR

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, then 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 take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.

& Air Distribution Housing

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustration. RHD model similar.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. 2. If equipped, remove the silencer from below the driver side of the instrument panel. Refer to

Removal

3

Disconnect the wire harness connector (3) from the mode door actuator (2) located on the driver side of

the air distribution housing (5).

4

Remove the two screws (1) that secure the mode door actuator to the actuator mounting bracket (4) and

remove the actuator.

ACTUATOR-MODE DOOR📷 2

& Air Distribution Housing

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustration. RHD model similar.

1. Position the mode door actuator (2) to the actuator mounting bracket (4) located on the driver side of the air distribution housing (5). Make sure the actuator output shaft is properly aligned to the door linkage. If necessary, rotate the actuator slightly to align the splines on the output shaft with those in the mode door linkage 2. Install the two screws (1) that secure the mode door actuator to the actuator mounting bracket. Tighten the screws to 1.2 N.m (10 in lbs.). 3. Connect the wire harness connector (3) to the mode door actuator. 4. If equipped, install the silencer below the driver side of the instrument panel. Refer to

Installation

5

Reconnect the negative battery cable.

6

Initiate the Actuator Calibration function using a scan tool. See DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.

ACTUATOR-RECIRCULATION DOOR

ACTUATOR-RECIRCULATION DOOR📷 1

& Output Shaft

The heating-A/C system uses a reversible, 12-volt direct current (DC) servo motor which mechanically positions the recirculation-air door. The recirculation door actuator (1) is located on the side of the HVAC air inlet housing.

The recirculation door actuator is interchangeable with the actuators for the blend-air door and the mode-air door. Each actuator is contained within a black molded plastic housing with an integral wire connector receptacle (2) and integral mounting tabs (3) that allow the actuator to be secured to the HVAC housing. The recirculation door actuator output shaft (4) is directly connected to the pivot shaft lever of the recirculation-air door. The recirculation door actuator does not require mechanical indexing to the recirculation-air door, as it is electronically calibrated by the A/C-heater control.

ACTUATOR-RECIRCULATION DOOR

The recirculation door actuator is connected to the A/C-heater control through the vehicle electrical system by a dedicated two-wire lead and connector of the HVAC wire harness. The recirculation door actuator can move the recirculation-air door in two directions. When the A/C-heater control pulls the voltage on one side of the motor connection high and the other connection low, the recirculation-air door will move in one direction. When the A/C-heater control reverses the polarity of the voltage to the motor, the recirculation-air door moves in the opposite direction. When the A/C-heater control makes the voltage to both connections high or both connections low, the recirculation-air door stops and will not move.

The A/C-heater control uses a pulse-count positioning system to monitor the operation and relative position of the recirculation door actuator and the recirculation-air door. The A/C-heater control learns the recirculation-air door stop positions during the actuator calibration procedure and will store a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for any problems it detects in the recirculation door actuator circuits (refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS article for more information).

The recirculation door actuator cannot be adjusted or repaired and must be replaced if found inoperative or damaged.

ACTUATOR-RECIRCULATION DOOR

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, then 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 take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustration. RHD model similar.

  1.   Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2.   On LHD models, remove the glove box bin. Refer to REMOVAL .
  3.   On RHD models, remove the instrument panel. Refer to REMOVAL .
  4.   Remove the two screws (2) that secure the recirculation door actuator (1) to the air inlet housing (3).
  5.   Disconnect the wire harness connector from the recirculation door actuator and remove the actuator from

the vehicle.

ACTUATOR-RECIRCULATION DOOR📷 2

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustration. RHD model similar.

1. Connect the wire harness connector to the recirculation door actuator (1). 2. Position the recirculation door actuator to the side of the air inlet housing (3). Make sure the actuator output shaft is properly aligned to the recirculation door pivot shaft. If necessary, rotate the actuator slightly to engage the splines on the output shaft with those in the pivot shaft. 3. Install the two screws (2) that secure the recirculation door actuator to the air inlet housing. Tighten the screws to 1.2 N.m (10 in lbs.). 4. On RHD models, install the instrument panel. Refer to INSTALLATION . 5. On LHD models, install the glove box bin. Refer to INSTALLATION . 6. Reconnect the negative battery cable. 7. Initiate the Actuator Calibration function using a scan tool. See DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.

CLUTCH-A/C COMPRESSOR

ACTUATOR-BLEND DOOR📷 2

& Output Shaft

The heating-A/C system uses a reversible, 12-volt direct current (DC) servo motor which mechanically positions the blend-air door. The blend door actuator (1) is located on the driver side of the HVAC housing.

The blend door actuator is interchangeable with the actuators for the mode-air doors and the recirculation-air door. Each actuator is contained within a black molded plastic housing with an integral wire connector receptacle (2) and integral mounting tabs (3) that allow the actuator to be secured to the HVAC housing. The blend door actuator output shaft (4) is connected to the linkage that drives the blend-air door. The blend door actuator does not require mechanical indexing to the blend-air door, as it is electronically calibrated by the A/C- heater control.

ACTUATOR-BLEND DOOR

The blend door actuator is connected to the A/C-heater control through the vehicle electrical system by a dedicated two-wire lead and connector of the HVAC wire harness. The blend door actuator can move the blend- air door in two directions. When the A/C-heater control pulls the voltage on one side of the motor connection high and the other connection low, the blend-air door will move in one direction. When the A/C-heater control reverses the polarity of the voltage to the motor, the blend-air door moves in the opposite direction. When the A/C-heater control makes the voltage to both connections high or both connections low, the blend-air door stops and will not move.

The A/C-heater control uses a pulse-count positioning system to monitor the operation and relative position of the blend door actuator and the blend-air door. The A/C-heater control learns the blend-air door stop positions during the actuator calibration procedure and will store a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for any problems it detects in the blend door actuator circuits (refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS article for more information).

The blend door actuator cannot be adjusted or repaired and must be replaced if found inoperative or damaged.

ACTUATOR-BLEND DOOR

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, then 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 take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.

Distribution Housing & Screws

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustration. RHD model similar.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. 2. If equipped, remove the silencer from below the driver side of the instrument panel. Refer to

Removal

3

Disconnect the wire harness connector (3) from the blend door actuator (2) located on the driver side of

the air distribution housing (4).

4

Remove the two screws (5) that secure the blend door actuator to the actuator mounting bracket (1) and

remove the actuator.

ACTUATOR-BLEND DOOR📷 2

Distribution Housing & Screws

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustration. RHD model similar.

1. Position the blend door actuator (4) to the actuator mounting bracket (1) located on the driver side of the air distribution housing (4). Make sure the actuator output shaft is properly aligned to the door linkage. If necessary, rotate the actuator slightly to align the splines on the output shaft with those in the door linkage. 2. Install the two screws (5) that secure the blend door actuator to the actuator mounting bracket. Tighten the screws to 1.2 N.m (10 in lbs.). 3. Connect the wire harness connector (3) to the blend door actuator. 4. If equipped, install the silencer below the driver side of the instrument panel. Refer to

Installation

5

Reconnect the negative battery cable.

6

Initiate the Actuator Calibration function using a scan tool. See DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.

ACTUATOR-MODE DOOR

ACTUATOR-MODE DOOR📷 1

& Output Shaft

The heating-A/C system uses a reversible, 12-volt direct current (DC) servo motor which mechanically positions the mode-air door. The mode door actuator (1) is located on the driver side of the HVAC housing.

The mode door actuator is interchangeable with the actuators for the blend-air door and the recirculation-air

door. Each actuator is contained within a black molded plastic housing with an integral wire connector receptacle (2) and integral mounting tabs (3) that allow the actuator to be secured to the HVAC housing. The mode door actuator output shaft (4) is connected to the linkage that drives the mode-air door. The mode door actuator does not require mechanical indexing to the mode-air doors, as it is electronically calibrated by the A/C-heater control.

ACTUATOR-MODE DOOR

The mode door actuator is connected to the A/C-heater control through the vehicle electrical system by a dedicated two-wire lead and connector of the HVAC wire harness. The mode door actuator can move the floor, defrost/demist and the panel-air doors in two directions. When the A/C-heater control pulls the voltage on one side of the motor connection high and the other connection low, the mode-air doors will move in one direction. When the A/C-heater control reverses the polarity of the voltage to the motor, the mode-air doors moves in the opposite direction. When the A/C-heater control makes the voltage to both connections high or both connections low, the mode-air doors stop and will not move.

The A/C-heater control uses a pulse-count positioning system to monitor the operation and relative position of the mode door actuator and the mode-air doors. The A/C-heater control learns the mode-air doors stop position during the actuator calibration procedure and will store a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for any problems it detects in the mode door actuator circuits (refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS article for more information).

The mode door actuator cannot be adjusted or repaired and must be replaced if found inoperative or damaged.

ACTUATOR-MODE DOOR

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, then 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 take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.

& Air Distribution Housing

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustration. RHD model similar.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. 2. If equipped, remove the silencer from below the driver side of the instrument panel. Refer to

Removal

3

Disconnect the wire harness connector (3) from the mode door actuator (2) located on the driver side of

the air distribution housing (5).

4

Remove the two screws (1) that secure the mode door actuator to the actuator mounting bracket (4) and

remove the actuator.

ACTUATOR-MODE DOOR📷 2

& Air Distribution Housing

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustration. RHD model similar.

1. Position the mode door actuator (2) to the actuator mounting bracket (4) located on the driver side of the air distribution housing (5). Make sure the actuator output shaft is properly aligned to the door linkage. If necessary, rotate the actuator slightly to align the splines on the output shaft with those in the mode door linkage 2. Install the two screws (1) that secure the mode door actuator to the actuator mounting bracket. Tighten the screws to 1.2 N.m (10 in lbs.). 3. Connect the wire harness connector (3) to the mode door actuator. 4. If equipped, install the silencer below the driver side of the instrument panel. Refer to

Installation

5

Reconnect the negative battery cable.

6

Initiate the Actuator Calibration function using a scan tool. See DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.

ACTUATOR-RECIRCULATION DOOR

ACTUATOR-RECIRCULATION DOOR📷 1

& Output Shaft

The heating-A/C system uses a reversible, 12-volt direct current (DC) servo motor which mechanically positions the recirculation-air door. The recirculation door actuator (1) is located on the side of the HVAC air inlet housing.

The recirculation door actuator is interchangeable with the actuators for the blend-air door and the mode-air door. Each actuator is contained within a black molded plastic housing with an integral wire connector receptacle (2) and integral mounting tabs (3) that allow the actuator to be secured to the HVAC housing. The recirculation door actuator output shaft (4) is directly connected to the pivot shaft lever of the recirculation-air door. The recirculation door actuator does not require mechanical indexing to the recirculation-air door, as it is electronically calibrated by the A/C-heater control.

ACTUATOR-RECIRCULATION DOOR

The recirculation door actuator is connected to the A/C-heater control through the vehicle electrical system by a dedicated two-wire lead and connector of the HVAC wire harness. The recirculation door actuator can move the recirculation-air door in two directions. When the A/C-heater control pulls the voltage on one side of the motor connection high and the other connection low, the recirculation-air door will move in one direction. When the A/C-heater control reverses the polarity of the voltage to the motor, the recirculation-air door moves in the opposite direction. When the A/C-heater control makes the voltage to both connections high or both connections low, the recirculation-air door stops and will not move.

The A/C-heater control uses a pulse-count positioning system to monitor the operation and relative position of the recirculation door actuator and the recirculation-air door. The A/C-heater control learns the recirculation-air door stop positions during the actuator calibration procedure and will store a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for any problems it detects in the recirculation door actuator circuits (refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS article for more information).

The recirculation door actuator cannot be adjusted or repaired and must be replaced if found inoperative or damaged.

ACTUATOR-RECIRCULATION DOOR

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, then 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 take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustration. RHD model similar.

  1.   Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2.   On LHD models, remove the glove box bin. Refer to REMOVAL .
  3.   On RHD models, remove the instrument panel. Refer to REMOVAL .
  4.   Remove the two screws (2) that secure the recirculation door actuator (1) to the air inlet housing (3).
  5.   Disconnect the wire harness connector from the recirculation door actuator and remove the actuator from

the vehicle.

ACTUATOR-RECIRCULATION DOOR📷 2

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustration. RHD model similar.

1. Connect the wire harness connector to the recirculation door actuator (1). 2. Position the recirculation door actuator to the side of the air inlet housing (3). Make sure the actuator output shaft is properly aligned to the recirculation door pivot shaft. If necessary, rotate the actuator slightly to engage the splines on the output shaft with those in the pivot shaft. 3. Install the two screws (2) that secure the recirculation door actuator to the air inlet housing. Tighten the screws to 1.2 N.m (10 in lbs.). 4. On RHD models, install the instrument panel. Refer to INSTALLATION . 5. On LHD models, install the glove box bin. Refer to INSTALLATION . 6. Reconnect the negative battery cable. 7. Initiate the Actuator Calibration function using a scan tool. See DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.

CLUTCH-A/C COMPRESSOR

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