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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front floor kick-up panel. Refer to Front Floor Kick-Up Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the Bose module. Refer to Bose Module Replacement in Entertainment.

  3. Object Number: 95661  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the inside air temperature sensor aspirator duct.
  5. 3.1. Depress the duct retaining tab and remove the duct from the ignition switch housing bracket.
    3.2. Use a twisting motion to release the duct from the duct muffler.

    Object Number: 95644  Size: SH
  6. Remove the inside air temperature sensor aspirator duct muffler.
  7. Use a twisting motion to release the duct muffler.


    Object Number: 295297  Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the air temperature actuator electrical connector.

  9. Object Number: 295301  Size: SH
  10. Remove the air temperature actuator screws.
  11. Remove the air temperature actuator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 295301  Size: SH
  1. Position the air temperature actuator, then align the slots in the actuator driver to the flats on the temperature door shaft.
  2. Slide the air temperature actuator onto the shaft, while aligning the actuator locating hole to the forward alignment pin on the HVAC module case.
  3. The actuator should be completely seated onto the temperature door shaft and be the actuator mounting holes should be flush with the mounting bosses on the HVAC module case.

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


    Object Number: 295297  Size: SH
  6. Connect the air temperature actuator electrical connector.

  7. Object Number: 95644  Size: SH
  8. Install the inside air temperature sensor aspirator duct muffler.
  9. Use a twisting motion to secure the duct muffler.


    Object Number: 95661  Size: SH
  10. Install the inside air temperature sensor aspirator duct.
  11. 6.1. Use a twisting motion to secure the duct to the duct muffler.
    6.2. Install the duct retaining tab to the ignition switch housing bracket.
  12. Install the Bose amplifier. Refer to Bose Module Replacement in Entertainment.
  13. Install the front floor kick-up panel. Refer to Front Floor Kick-Up Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  14. Recalibrate the actuators. Refer to Actuator Recalibration .