Replacing lower blend door actuator

[Jeff-04Expedition]

Any tips for removing lower blend door actuator? Not enough play to lower floor duct for actuator to drop out. Has anyone cut the duct before?
Thanks in advance

 

[riphip]

I have done the rear but not the front on mine.

Try these:
2004 Explorer lower https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFT9SU3ZMBY

2004 Expy upper