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Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2005 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 HVAC 🢒 HVAC Systems - Manual 🢒 Defroster Valve Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1284981 Size: SH
  1. Remove the left side insulator/closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  2. Remove the communication interface module, if equipped. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the defroster actuator.
  4. Remove the defroster actuator screws from the HVAC module.
  5. Remove the defroster actuator from the HVAC module.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1284981 Size: SH
  1. Align the defroster actuator with the defroster door shaft and rotate into position.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the defroster actuator screws to the HVAC module.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1 N·m (9 lb in).

  3. Connect the electrical connector to the defroster actuator.
  4. Install the communication interface module, if equipped. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement .
  5. Install the left side insulator/closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

    6. Important: Any time a mode actuator or the HVAC control module is replaced, the HVAC control module must be calibrated to ensure proper air distribution.

  6. Calibrate the mode actuators by simultaneously pushing the A/C and RECIRC buttons on the HVAC control module 3 times each, within 2 seconds of initial push.
    7. • The A/C and RECIRC button LED's will flash while this calibration is taking place.
    • The calibration will take anywhere between 10-30 seconds depending on battery voltage.
    • The LED's will quit flashing when the calibration is complete.
  7. Cycle the ignition and verify proper operation.