2004 Nissan Titan Blend Door Actuator Replacement

[@chrishaleamarillo]

Thanks for posting this a few years ago! I got mine done this weekend. It’s really tight and a PITA but I got my HVAC issues resolved. Here’s how I believe it is set up with dual temp controls: My truck is a 2010 Titan with Rockford Fosgate and dual controls. I’m posting this because I couldn’t find it anywhere else: My truck has four actuators. 1) easy to see on the drivers side by the right foot. Opens and closes air flow to the floor. 2) the one described above that controls two levers that affect airflow between vents, windshield, floor. 3) the one on the passengers side, high up just under the dash, to the left of the airbag. This one controls hot/cold mix to the driver’s side if you have dual controls. 4) on the passengers’ side by the left foot. It’s visible at the floor level just behind the forward console plastic trim. This one controls hot/cold mix to the passengers side (with dual controls). I’m pretty sure the 4th one is not present if you don’t have dual controls.

[@KarryJones]

The top screw is 5.5mm, bottom two are 7mm. My Titan doesn’t have the Rockford Fosgate audio and I was able to replace the actuator without removing any other components. I used a 1/4” drive ratchet for two of the screws and a 7mm open ended wrench for the screw behind the computer bracket.

[@Dynamike117]

Thank you sir I was looking for this info

[@nickprindiville7213]

5.5 mm 🙄 really

[@KarryJones]

@@nickprindiville7213 that or a 7/32” for the smaller and 9/32” for the bigger one

[@northtrader]

Thanks for posting this video. I just did this 'repair' on my 2007 Titan this past weekend. The job went way smoother than I anticipated. The main issue was the amp bracket pictured at 0:57 was in the way of directly pulling out the broken actuator. I actually ended up removed the plastic 'plate' that the actuator is mounted to and, of course, the white damper actuator slide plate fell out to the floor. Luckily, after a bit of thought, it was not too hard to figure out the orientation of the white damper actuator. I was actually able to remount the plastic plate (shown behind the amp bracket at 0:57) and then roll the actuator into position behind the amp bracket. I didn't even have to unplug the amp at all. I just removed the two 10mm socket head bolts from the amp and rolled it to the side. The two 'bottom' screws on the actuator have a T20 torx drive so you don't need to use the 9/32 (7 mm) socket if you don't want to. The top screw (the 5.5mm) can be driven with a 7/32 socket as well. I couldn't believe I got this done in about 2 hours. By the way, this actuator is the AIR MODE ACTUATOR. The "blend door" actuator is the one that is on the passenger side of the dash that blends the cold and hot air together.

[@marcusrocha2012]

Is there a difference as far as the part between the passenger side and the driver side? I'm trying to call the auto parts store and they don't know the difference. It's only telling them door blender actuator. So my question is does that part fit both or are they actually different?

[@northtrader]

@@marcusrocha2012 I really don't know.

[@Dynamike117]

This helped me do the job, took about 1 hour and a lot of bad words. For the 7 mm screw right by the bracket you'll need a wrench as opposed to a ratchet. A ratchet won't fit between that mount and the screw. Also, big thing to add. Your new actuator will come with the teeth "opening" pointing up, but the actuator you take off your vehicle may have the teeth in a different orientation (pointing left or right), you'll need to take your new actuator apart so that the "opening" is in the exact same position as the one you're replacing or it won't fit. It's very easy to take apart and just turn the teeth to where it should be to match your old actuator.

[@djlcruze]

I have that actuator click on my 2004 titan also. That was the first thing I noticed when I started it up to check it out at the auction. I think I will just live with the clicking noise until the actuator's actually fail completely. I think this happens on all early titan models along with the paint fading on the top of the hood and cab and other issues. The only thing I have left to fix is the actuator click and the hood and top of cab paint problem. However, I have to admit, I love my Titan.....

[@backwardsnyfit]

Same experience here

[@colbycarroll7746]

Had my ‘05 for years and it’s had the click for the majority of it. Actuator still works, just gotta tolerate that knocking for a bit each time.

[@Brunomacias89]

Thank you so much. I’ve been told it’s gonna cost me over $800 because of the dash.

[@scubasteve3495]

Glad I could help! It's a little work, but not a real hard part to replace once you can get your hands on there!

[@stevenguzmanperez58]

They just told me the same too ...

[@alexkalynowych3592]

Thank you, Scuba! Saved me a hell of a lot of headache! BTW, if you've got the really big Amp for the Titan with the premiere audio system with DVD and all that jazz you can... convince... the bracket that the Amp is bolted to to move outwards (rearward into the cab) back just a smidgen. The Amp comes out then. Just a smidgen though.

[@scubasteve3495]

Glad it helped man!

[@dikhed1639]

Thank hyou for showing this. I was looking at the schematic of how this whole heater/AC system works. It's EXTREMELY over complicated. In the dark ages (before cruise control), a heater simply had a metal deflector that one moved by hand. I'm sure car companies could come up with something less complicated (and thus cheaper) than the mess they have now. If it is made with any electronic parts, it's going to fail. If it is made with any electronic parts, it's going to be unnecessarily more expensive.

[@CaliBorn73]

I'm sure that you saved me screaming a few expletives with the different sized screw info.

[@scubasteve3495]

I could have explained a little better on what size sockets to use.......but yes, it's definitely a bad design o. Nissan's part

[@awall101610]

@@scubasteve3495 do you work on vehicles?

[@scubasteve3495]

@@awall101610 I do, but right now with the whole COVID stuff and my kiddos, I've been taking a break from working on alot of stuff. What do you need done?

[@samsonite8017]

The reason some say you have to remove the dash, is because there are up to 4 or 5 actuators on the older (non-dual driver/passenger control) system, not just the 2 actuators, there are 2 to 3 more actuators in other places, some are not so easy to get to. As some have stated, the one behind the glove box, you might be able to reach without taking the dash off, but not sure about the last two. Look at the HVAC / heater box diagram, the one I saw for an '06 Titan shows 5 actuators total.

[@kennethsliger9702]

Well, I have cuts and scrapes all over my hands but I got it done thanks to the info in this video and the comment section. Thank you!!! I actually took the seat and subwoofer out so I could lay flat on my back lol

[@mikedorosh4605]

Great video best I’ve seen as I’m into the same problem with an Armada.Nissan issues call the engineers stupid 100%.Especially when replacement part will likely end up having the same issue.Once again great job in explaining the how to.

[@scubasteve3495]

Thanks Mike! Just trying to help others with some issues/repairs I've had to deal with!

[@t-perez3200]

I WAS TOLD 800$ TO DO THIS THANKS ALOT FOR THE VID!!!!!!

[@scubasteve3495]

Glad to help!

[@dtThurman]

Interesting that you show this to be an '04 Titan and the actuator has the splined/star shaped drive. I changed the actuator on my ' Titan and it had the "double D" shaped drive on the actuator. I confirmed that the part it connected to also had the double D drive. I had ordered the new actuator and had to send it back as it came with the splined/star shaped drive.

[@inquisitivesoul8978]

Mine's been doing that for years. Thank you.

[@yourmomisaho]

This type of video is a dying art on YT. One man. One mission: To help us common folk save $600 by putting in a few hours of work. That's like half a paycheck for me buddy, thanks!!!

[@jonsahi7644]

Nice!!! Great Video, very very helpful and saved me a lot of money and work. Really appreciatted brother, keep it up👍💪👍

[@scubasteve3495]

Glad I could help man! ⚡💥⚡💥

[@adrianflores356]

This info is golden!

[@gulodonamreh2270]

What size sockets did you use?

[@rudyaaaaaaa]

No need to remove the three wire connectors just remove the two 10mm screws and move the whole module and it’s mounting plate out of the way. I bought a 20 actuator from rock auto and it works great.

[@Dynamike117]

Great video thank you!

[@JD-nw9iy]

I have a 2007 armada that has cold are on the passenger and hot air on the driver side do you know what actuator I need to replace?

[@maronhalt1]

Awesome video for the replacement. Unfortunately my 08 has a lot less room to work with and I can’t get the amp far enough over. Not sure it’s because of the adjustable pedals or not.

[@dionisio944]

Hey steve.. I got the same issue with my 2010 nissan titan. is there a way to determine which actuator to replace? accorn ing to the specs sheet there are 3 actuators on this titan. and apparently this is also causing my battery to go dead if I leave the truck parked for more than 4-5 days because somehow it's draining my battery.

[@scubasteve3495]

Hi Danny. You are correct, there are 3 of them. (2) on the Driver's Side & (1) on the Passenger Side. Do you know which knob is causing the sound? Mine was the Blend door (vent setting) which is the Actuator up top on the Driver's Side. The temperature knob Actuator is up top on the Passenger Side. If it's the Blend Actuator, when you change which vents the air will come out, it will cause that click. If it's the temperature Actuator, when you go from hot & cold it will cause the click. The Actuator that's right next to the gas pedal is easy to debunk.....just remove the panel that covers it and unplug the Actuator.....that will allow you to eliminate that one from the problem.

[@page76metalcraft19]

Hi Steve thanks for the vid! My 2004 will only blow cold air. When I turn the temp knob to heat it does absolutely nothing. No audible clicking either. I know this will be a pain to replace since it’s the upper blend door on the passenger side. Is there anything else to check before tearing into the dash? P.S... Both hoses on each side of the flow valve going to the heater core on the firewall are warming up hot So I do not believe its that valve. Any insight you could give me would be appreciated. Once again when I turn from cold to hot no clicking sound no nothing .

[@rokitman5753]

its the actuator just change it out

[@juansuarez1958]

Una pregunta para que sirve el actuador

[@jimbo69baldweird89]

March 4th 2024 I found a way to make this job much easier. Bend the 2 brackets up with a pipe wrench replace accurator and bend brackets back

[@mikemartinez9847]

i just live with it, I rarely ever blend the temperature. It's either all the way cold or all the way hot, change setting like maybe once or twice a year.

[@aaroncameron6459]

Hey steve, you say that the top screw is a different bolt size but you could help us out by telling us what size of sockets they use?

[@topperharlee718]

I think that small one is a 5.5 mm from what I gather in another video. Yeah, another bonehead move on Nissan @@

[@jokeraven9834]

Big ones are 8mm Small ones are 7/ 32 . Good luck Your welcome God bless you.

[@3000drocto]

@@jokeraven9834 5.5mm

[@awall101610]

@scubaSteve what part of Wisconsin are you in? do you work on vehicles?

[@verylargeone]

Great Video. Do you happen to know the 2 part numbers for each of the actuators? Thanks!

[@meyerbj81]

27743-ZH10A and 27743-ZP00A. here is a link to the parts explosion parts.nissanusa.com/images/parts/nissan/fullsize/A60_US_270A_1.jpg

[@verylargeone]

@@meyerbj81 Thanks !

[@andyvieira1715]

Hello thanks for the video! Do you know the part number??

[@everflores8676]

Hello , can some one tell me is this ac door actuator is to fix ac , i have the problem ac is On an some how turn in to HOT air is this is the right part to change..

[@boydco6587]

well what size are the damn bolts???

[@scubasteve3495]

Top is 5.5mm Bottom two are 7mm

[@arieskauhi]

Hi steve, my 2008 Nissan titan is stuck on blowing on the feet. Any ideas? Would that be the actuator as well?. Thanks man

[@scubasteve3495]

Yes sir. It would be either the Top Actuator or Bottom Actuator on the driver's side.

[@page76metalcraft19]

wondering which actuator is for which knob? Any insight?

[@tannerfinch7287]

Top driver side it air positioning driver bottom is speed and passenger is hot to cold

[@Shane23Armada]

My 2013 armada the passenger side is blowing cold air. And the temperature is set on 80 degree

[@scubasteve3495]

It is most likely the actuator on your Passenger Side. The 2 on the driver side control speed and setting, passenger side is for the climate control.

[@andrechapman4574]

Very good information sir,do you know that if it's the same on a 2006 Armada???

[@scubasteve3495]

Thanks Andre!! Yes, it should be the same for a 2006 Armada......as far as I'm aware.

[@curtisbledsoe8629]

Anyone know the part number seeing that no one. Puts a link in there description about it

[@inFecTed.Gaming]

Are all the acuators the same part number?

[@michaelhowell5555]

Has anyone been able to do this with the Rockford Fosgate amp in the way? I was able to unbolt the amp but there seems to be no where for it to go but up through the dash.

[@scubasteve3495]

So in this video, mine had the rockford stereo with amp......you just have to work it behind the mounting brackets

[@michaelhowell5555]

So the only way I could get the R/F amp out of the way enough to get at the unit was to unbolt the gas pedal assembly from the firewall and move it out of the way. That way the amp dropped down to the floor and was entirely out of the way, didn’t have to disconnect the harnesses from the amp nor the gas pedal assembly. Also, the white plastic cam dropped when I removed the bad actuator, and I ended up removing the plastic cover (2 tiny screws) to install the cam properly oriented so the actuator installed onto the spline. Got it all together and works great, I think I’m getting better air to the foot wells than I was too.

[@fcamtero]

Part number?

[@MrUhhuh1]

yep $800 and I said hell nawwwww. I did my own the same way, under the dash just take some time and I got mine from advance...doesn't make a difference just the place for the profit..reason why its complicated because they want you to come spend your money than to save ya money...the rich get richer

[@MrPaknight]

That is not the actuator that causes you to remove the dash. The one they are referring to is behind the glove box but i changed mine without removing the dash.

[@R.E.L.Asphalt_Sealcoating]

How did you not remove the dash and fix?

[@mathewmesimer6584]

Only useful video on KZbin

[@MountainHobbler]

My Titan also has dash gremlins and I hate it

[@johnsmithnonya46]

What are the socket sizes? Why wouldn't you tell us if it's a PITA :'(

[@scubasteve3495]

Ya sorry man, I missed it in the video......but had to go back several times in the comments and answer that, lol. Top Bolt - 5.5mm Bottom (2) bolts - 7mm Thanks!

[@xChromerSatanasx]

Nissan parts are the original junky ones you're changing, so why would OEM be better than aftermarket. I know people who have gone to dealer to change it, and have to replace it again

[@scubasteve3495]

OEM historically are better quality. There's a ton of aftermarket parts that are very good, but also a ton that are very much garbage. With a repair that's fairly time consuming as this, going with the part that has a better track record is your safest bet. Remember, this is my opinion.....there are alot of people who may disagree and those who agree

[@aldochavez3610]

@@scubasteve3495 having trouble with the white peace that the actuator install to it fell out of position

[@jimbarry9705]

I ask myself the same question.

[@SammuelG]

The reason its done like that is to make money on service work. Shit is designed to fail these days...and they try to make it as hard for the user to fix, so they can make more money on service.

[@JodiFCobb]

I enjoy ya SAID BONEHEAD!

[@topperharlee718]

Yeah, total stupid bonehead move on Nissan for this. I tried to replace mine, but I can't seem to get my small hand in there to unplug it. I'll try it again sometime...so frustrating!

[@texastrucks7204]

You didn’t even tell us the socket sizes

[@scubasteve3495]

Ya sorry, pretty much didn't realize that until after the fact.

[@scubasteve3495]

Top is 5.5mm Bottom 2 are 7mm

[@texastrucks7204]

Scuba Steve so the 3 bolts that the bottom are same and top is diff top is 5.5? And bottom 2?

[@texastrucks7204]

Oh just seen your second comment on bottom thanks bud your video helped

[@texastrucks7204]

Scuba Steve did you have to take the mounting bracket off? I seen some other guy did. Do u use deep sockets?

[@Robert-jf5oh]

pretty sure they did that just to torment people