03 4Runner Dual Temp HVAC Passenger Side Door Actuator Repair

Fix for the grinding sound from the HVAC door actuator.

[@Smokey-mt6ye]

great video! thanks for taking the time out of your day to share

[@charliehatton3781]

Glad I could help!

[@nibs9945]

Great video, toughest part are the screws. Do you have the part number for this actuator? Thanks

[@charliehatton3781]

Sorry I don’t, I just reused the one I had

[@dawnpatrol12]

removing that back screw is basically impossible. How did you do that??

[@charliehatton3781]

The one under the dash? oh man that was tough, I had a u joint type extension on a very small ratchet and it took some time.

[@synchen1]

I'm having a heck of a time removing that back screw. I'm thinking about buying a flexible screwdriver to reach in there. Can you I ask how you got that out? Also - the a leg blower tube is in the way of this actuator. How did you get that out? I thought it would snap out but it's pretty stubborn.

[@charliehatton3781]

Yes, I had to remove that tube, I think it just pops off but I don’t know for sure and I don’t have the car anymore
I used a small ratchet to get that back screw, a very stubby screwdriver might work too

[@nvdice]

Hi. Do you recall if you had the symptom of cold in one vent and warm in the other when this was broken?

[@charliehatton3781]

@@nvdice I think it was all hot or cold, the motor switches from heat to cold for all vents I think

[@Cdcniners]

@@nvdicedid this fix the issue?

[@nvdice]

@@Cdcninersmy issue turned out to be this as well as my evap core. Unfortunately a 3k repair because of the 10 hours to disassemble the entire dash to swap out the core and $110 to replace the actuator.