2011 Expedition Blend Door Actuator location

[whip]

I hear a loud clicking sound when adjusting the ac temperature. I’ve taken off the trim around the center dash and the radio. I see one actuator which is right behind the stereo but the sound does not seem to be coming from that one. I can put my hand on the actuator and I don’t ‘feel’ it thumping. It seems to be coming more to the drivers side...more toward the steering wheel. Is there another actuator back there or is there only one?


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[ManUpOrShutUp]

There is another temperature blend door actuator on the driver side and it's a nightmare.

Removal and Installation

1. Remove the heater core and evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to Heater Core And Evaporator Core Housing in this section.

1. Remove the 4 floor duct screws.

1. Remove the floor duct.

1. Disconnect the LH temperature blend door actuator electrical connector.

1. Remove the 2 LH temperature blend door actuator screws.

1. Remove the LH temperature blend door actuator.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. NOTE: Because the battery has been disconnected as part of the removal procedure, the HVAC module will initialize and calibrate the actuators when the ignition switch is switched to the ON position. The purpose of the module actuator position calibration is to allow the HVAC module to reinitialize and calibrate the actuator stop points. Calibration of the actuators will take approximately 30 seconds.
   
   Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait 30 seconds before verifying correct temperature blend door actuator operation.
   

Below is the "shortcut."

 

[whip]

The link provided above is invalid


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[Aggiesrok]

I replaced my drivers side on my 2012 limited. I removed the panel below the steering wheel and the pedal assembly from the firewall. I was able to access the blend door actuator fairly easily. Depending on which AC system you have it may be in a different location.


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[ManUpOrShutUp]

The link provided above is invalid


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Link is valid. Maybe it doesn't work in Tapatalk?

I replaced my drivers side on my 2012 limited. I removed the panel below the steering wheel and the pedal assembly from the firewall. I was able to access the blend door actuator fairly easily. Depending on which AC system you have it may be in a different location.


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It sounds like you're referring to the Defrost/Panel/Floor Door mode door actuator ?? The LH temperature blend door actuator can't be removed as you described. It would literally be impossible.

 

[whip]

I watched that video yesterday. That actuator is next to the floorboard. The sound is coming from what seems like between the steering wheel and the radio


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[whip]

Link is valid. Maybe it doesn't work in Tapatalk?



It sounds like you're referring to the Defrost/Panel/Floor Door mode door actuator ?? The LH temperature blend door actuator can't be removed as you described. It would literally be impossible.

I’ve tried the link on the web. It’s still invalid


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[ManUpOrShutUp]

I watched that video yesterday. That actuator is next to the floorboard. The sound is coming from what seems like between the steering wheel and the radio


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The only one in that location is the one you already mentioned in your first post.

 

[whip]

Ok good to know. So if I understand correctly, there are 2. On behind the radio and one near the floorboard correct?


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[ManUpOrShutUp]

Ok good to know. So if I understand correctly, there are 2. On behind the radio and one near the floorboard correct?


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(1) defrost/panel/floor mode door actuator: can be accessed from underneath the LH side of the instrument panel.
(2) Mode Door Actuator — Air Inlet Door: RH lower instrument panel
(3) Temperature Blend Door Actuator — LH: this is the nightmare one discussed in the video
(4) Temperature Blend Door Actuator — RH: behind the stereo
(5) Auxiliary Mode Door Actuator: RH rear quarter trim panel
(6) Auxiliary Temperature Blend Door Actuator: RH rear quarter trim panel