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Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2006 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Vehicle Control Systems 🢒 Vehicle DTC Information 🢒 Temperature Valve Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1644397 Size: SH
  1. Remove the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the air temperature actuator.
  3. Remove the air temperature actuator screws from the HVAC module.
  4. Remove the air temperature actuator from the HVAC module.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1644397 Size: SH
  1. Align the air temperature actuator with the door shaft and rotate into position.

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

  2. Install the air temperature 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 air temperature actuator.

    4. 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.

  4. 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.
    5. 4.1. The A/C and RECIRC button LED's will flash while this calibration is taking place.
    4.2. The calibration will take anywhere between 10 to 30 seconds depending on battery voltage.
    4.3. The LEDs will quit flashing when the calibration is complete.
  5. Cycle the ignition and verify proper operation.
  6. Install the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .