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Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2004 🢒 Century 🢒 HVAC 🢒 HVAC Systems - Manual 🢒 Temperature Valve Actuator Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  2. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

    3. Object Number: 295297 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the left air temperature actuator.
  4. Remove the mounting screws from the left air temperature actuator.

    5. Object Number: 295301 Size: SH
  5. Remove the left air temperature actuator.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 295301 Size: SH
  1. Position the left air temperature actuator, then align the slots in the electric actuator driver to the flats on the shaft.
  2. Align the locating hole to the alignment pin on the HVAC module case.
  3. Slide the actuator driver on to the shaft. The actuator driver should set completely on the shaft and the mounting holes should be flush with the mounting bolts on the HVAC module case.

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the mounting screws to the left air temperature actuator.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).


    Object Number: 295297 Size: SH
  5. Connect the electrical connector to the left air temperature actuator.
  6. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  7. Install the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  8. Calibrate the actuator. Refer to Actuator Recalibration .