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Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2006 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 HVAC 🢒 HVAC Systems - Manual 🢒 Floor Air Valve Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1284979 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. Disconnect the electrical connector from the floor actuator.
  3. Remove the floor actuator screws from the HVAC module.
  4. Remove the floor actuator from the HVAC module.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1284979 Size: SH
  1. Align the floor actuator with the door shaft and rotate into position.

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

  2. Install the floor 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 floor 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 three times each, within two seconds of initial push.
    5. • The A/C and RECIRC button LEDs will flash while this calibration is taking place.
    • The calibration will take anywhere between 10 to 30 seconds depending on battery voltage.
    • The LEDs will quit flashing when the calibration is complete.
  5. Cycle the ignition and verify proper operation.
  6. Install the left side insulator/closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.