Dodge Grand Caravan - PASSENGER SIDE RECIRCULATION BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR REMOVAL / REPLACEMENT

Step-by-step guide on how to remove / replace / change passenger side recirculation blend door actuator on Dodge Grand Caravan minivan. Temperature blend door actuator for the passenger side is located just above it and looks the same and is the same part #. ( 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | SE | CVP | AMP | SXT | LIMITED | CREW | VALUE PACKAGE | EXPRESS )
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Rear temperature blend door actuator replacement:
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There is a total of 6 a/c blend door actuators on this dodge minivans if equipped with rear climate controls. All of them are the same Part #: M8679001.
Removing the passenger temperature blend door actuators is not too hard. You will have to remove four torx T15 screws. Some of them might be a bit hard to access, but definitely doable.
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[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

Chile, when I saw the WHOLE ENTIRE innards from the middle of the dashboard hangin' out I almost sh*tted myself! Thank goodness the actual video starts at 2:01😂. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH FOR THIS EASIER REMOVAL VIDEO. _I saw those other videos that you mentioned and your way IS the easiest way for sure_

[@QuiteAlright]

Thanks for watching. I'm glad my video helped you out

[@derwood7305]

hahaha I was gonna comment the same thing!

[@sied704]

Thank you so much for this video!! I couldn’t figure out that last screw… with this I changed it myself!!! Yay!!!

[@QuiteAlright]

You' very welcome. Thanks for watching :)

[@williammargrave4891]

Work smart... Not hard! Thank you

[@QuiteAlright]

You're welcome!

[@CSVUTUS]

Amazing Info, thanks for the video. My 2013 is having this exact problem. Now I can fix it myself.

[@QuiteAlright]

You're welcome and good luck

[@yespapaa2]

Me too! Thx a lot!

[@stelioszermalias5857]

Just did a 2015 grand caravan. Mode door actuator is actually further back towards firewall and higher up. This looks like the mode door actuator.

[@Tactical.Pastor]

Thank you

[@QuiteAlright]

You're welcome

[@lablover3112]

the slit to the left side of glove box opening gives you access to the bottom screw

[@QuiteAlright]

Thanks for sharing

[@dazedapparition7845]

Replacement part instructions are saying I need a scan tool to determine position to install new part. Is there a default climate control position to align new actuator?

[@QuiteAlright]

Well the position of the old one once you remove it will be set depending how you set the passenger side temperature. Old school and easiest way to do it is once you remove the old faulty actuator remove the wheel from it. Then insert that wheel into the opening and align the position to match the position of the wheel on new actuator. That's how I always do it on every car, takes 10 seconds. Hope this helps. To do it with a scanner you would need a high end scanner capable of accessing HVAC module

[@xieduke7455]

Very clear explanation. Thanks

[@QuiteAlright]

You're welcome

[@samw5044]

Had a white arm get dislodged any idea on how the all go back together.?

[@coreyfreeman5820]

Did you ever find an answer for this. Same thing just happened with me

[@HildenbrandFamily]

How do you get the actuator back on if you remove the very top screws and pieces fall out

[@ericdage]

Also wondering, How did you do it?

[@Dolladog]

Took out top screw and all inside pieces came apart and it’s a nightmare to get it all lined up again. I would rather keep top screw in which keeps all the plastic rods aligned inside. Now my WHOLE configuration is messed up and I push face button and air blows on my feet etc. and none of the buttons blow air to the correct location because I listened to video saying take top screw out so I can access bottom screw easier. So thanks to this video I now have hot air on passenger side AND all my buttons misconfigured. Thanks

[@DGohn22]

Were you able to get the situation resolved. I saw this video but never read the comments and my system is totally messed up

[@ericdage]

@@DGohn22 I took it to my mechanics. It didn't cost much more than taking it there in the first place. It was maybe an hour or two job for them. I cant say for sure since I had other stuff done at the same time.

[@brucemellen6382]

After watching this repair several times I've thought that maybe by drilling a hole though the side of the inner wall of the glove compartment where the lower screw holding the actuator is located would get this repair done in a hurry.. Once the entire glove compartment is reinstalled you wouldn't see the hole because it would hidden by the door wall..

[@alwahab7665]

And that's exactly what I did!

[@derwood7305]

Thank you! Seems straight forward.

[@QuiteAlright]

You're welcome :)

[@nancybrowning3380]

what screwdriver did you use to remove the screws?

[@QuiteAlright]

torx t20

[@juansalinas1584]

Where located??

[@user-jd4kp3lp9r]

I am having problem with my passenger side temperature blend motor.and mode changing motor from feet to defrost motor.i even install new motor still not working any help will be appreciated.is or climate control unit?

[@QuiteAlright]

It could be the climate control unit. Are you sure you replaced the right blend door actuator? Best way to make sure is to have it scanned and run the diagnostics on it. It will give you the info if the actuator is faulty

[@user-jd4kp3lp9r]

@@QuiteAlright I scanned and two of blend motors failed calibration

[@QuiteAlright]

@@user-jd4kp3lp9r You will have to replace this two. Make sure you replace with OEM actuators, if replaced with aftermarket those will not pass the calibration. I even made video about it

[@46fd04]

I own a 2009 Grand Caravan. This motor/actuator shown in this video is NOT the Recirculation Door actuator. That Actuator is the one located above the blower motor assembly.

[@reinhardhoffmann6055]

HELP. I replaced the passenger side actuator on my 2011 Caravan as outlined in this video but, now I am unable to direct the air to the various locations on the instrument panel. For example, I can't direct any air to the windshield defroster option. Did I install the actuator incorrectly? Is there a specific position that it needs to be in when reinstalling it to mechanism?

[@QuiteAlright]

It is possible the actuator was incorrectly installed or you might have to do a recalibration and re-sync all actuators. Also if you installed aftermarket actuator that could be a problem as well, often they can't get recalibrated

[@_aic_aic]

I removed the actuator , but seems to be okay , I reinstalled it , now I have the same symptoms as described above , may be we are missing some steps in the installation , you have a good one guys .

[@DGohn22]

Were you ever able to get this resolved. I am also paying the price for taking this "short cut" Took mine to a mechanic and he gave up. I guess the dealer might be able to solve the problem

[@veradowns2736]

Where is driver’s actuator located? Do you have video on that?

[@QuiteAlright]

Hi, unfortunately I never had to replace the driver side. It will be somewhere under the front dash on the driver side. Sorry I can't help more

[@luizacavalcanti9935]

Is this actuator responsible for the change of the hot and cold on the passenger side ?

[@QuiteAlright]

Yes it is

[@doumgreg]

Hi, I’m also the owner of a 2014 Caravan. The rear defrost also blinks and my only problem is the passenger side stucked on hot air. There is two actuator under the glove box. I did check the one you are replacing in this video and mine is working fine because it’s activated when I select one of the four positions (windshield, face, feet or both)… So there's only one explanation: hot/cold air actuator is the other one. What do you think of that?

[@QuiteAlright]

Yes the other one should be the problem then. Best way to test is to run hvac diagnostics using higher end scanner and it will cycle through all actuators and indicate which one fails. If you replace the actuator make sure to go with oem one as aftermarket often can't get synced and you will still have rear defroster blinking although actuator will work

[@manuelcirilo9813]

Does this work for 2019 dodge grand caravan

[@QuiteAlright]

Should be the same 2011 - 2019

[@rontarrant]

WARNING: Anyone following this procedure, be _very_ careful when moving the back plate to which the actuator is attached. I got the actuator reattached to the plate, but when I tried to fit the plate back in, a bunch of parts fell out. My van is heading for the dealership on Wednesday to be reassembled by someone who knows what they're doing. Also: Make sure to take the plastic "screws" out of the felt insulating sheet under the glove compartment. I scratched my hand pretty severely on it. FYI: The dealer charges three labour units (a little over $500CDN) for the job. I have my fingers crossed in hopes that they won't decide it needs parts, too. Before doing these things yourself, make sure you've got all the information and-if things go wrong-you're willing to pay the price either in cash or blood.

[@codemonkeymojo]

Same happened to me, taking to a mechanic, a bunch of stuff fell out and following this procedure was a mistake.

[@haloz-ih8du]

The same happened to me. Totally wrong instruction. I will take my car to the mechanic tomorrow. Disaster.

[@Dolladog]

DO NOT REMOVE TOP SCREW for easier access to bottom screw, this video cost soooo many ppl to have to go to mechanic.

[@manuelcirilo9813]

Same happened here what a mess I put it back to together and I have air but blowing incorrectly according to the buttons so that means I have something backwards right ?

[@sergesam5284]

THANK YOU !! My mecanic told me that he had to remove the whole dashboard and cost 500$ Or so lol

[@QuiteAlright]

Glad I could help!

[@manuelosuna5043]

2008 dodge caravan air conditioning actuater

[@CSVUTUS]

Is there another actuator on the other side?

[@QuiteAlright]

There is total of 6 actuators on this vans (if you have rear climate controls). If no rear climate controls, then there are 4 in the front. I believe 2 are located on the passenger side, close to each other

[@lexbyfield8651]

There are 3 actuator on the 2012 caravan

[@cyndiabsolon1415]

You should have shown what happens after you replace it.

[@PetShantyScotchPlains]

my 08 sxt that's the mode door actuator.

[@DGohn22]

Do not do this ever. You can crawl underneath and with a tiny wrench and T20 hex bit you can get it out. The wrench is flat with a 1/4 hole for the bit. If anything moves and it will your air poitioning will be completely messed up. An earlier comment mentioned drill a hole to get the top screw and that is a pretty awesome idea wish i had thougjt of it.

[@olhemi1]

🙂☕👍

[@Crazycoldcarnivore]

Do not do this. The screws are t20, not t15. A box end ratcheting wrench with a short t20 bit will fit the access hole to the left of the glove box. His advice will cause a lot of time and money being spent reassembling the damper door assembly. Notice he didn't put it back together.

[@DGohn22]

We're you able to rebuild your assembly. I was able to get all of the pieces back together but can't the air to blow correctly.

[@manuelcirilo9813]

Did the same thing was like a puzzle I didn’t know how it was assembled to begin with I wasn’t aware the whole thing would come out at once

[@mattnichelson9078]

The blend door is different than the recirc door.

[@user-qd9ng4tu3r]

that is not blend door actuator its the one that controls defrost and floor switching

[@Rox1SMF]

That's the one that seems to be fakakta on my 2016, so I'm hoping this is the right video!

This is not the blend door for passenger side. It controls vents - floor, dash, windshield. Find a video that shows where all the actuators are...

[@doumgreg]

That’s right - I’m also the owner of a 2014 Caravan. The rear defrost also blinks and my only problem is the passenger side stucked on hot air. There is two actuators under the glove box. I did check the one starring in this video and mine works just fine. So there's only one explanation: hot/cold air actuator is the other one.

[@lexbyfield8651]

There's a third actuator on the left side at the top of the blower fan housing,but no one seems to be doing any video on it. Maybe it's too hard for them. (2012 grand caravan).

[@jayeye1714]

Yeah every video I see mentions a different actuator. I’m trying to figure out which one controls the climate for the passenger side. One video I saw said the front one (the one in this video) is for the feet. One video said it was for temperature. And this video says it’s for recirculation. I’m annoyed

[@navafsar]

i replaced the actuator but it didnt solve the problem

[@QuiteAlright]

Hi, you might have to do the hvac recalibration if replacing the actuator didn't fix the problem. It is done with higher end scan tool. Also make sure that you replaced the actuator with the new oem actuator as aftermarket quite often cannot be calibrated