How to Replace a Blend Door Actuator in a Jeep Wrangler JK

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@mikemartinez842 11 ай бұрын

Great video. I did mine by putting a pillow between the seats and laying across them on my right side. It was comfortable enough that I didn't get cramped up and I had decent leverage to remove both screws.

@rickwalt8767 7 күн бұрын

Excellent video. The blend door actuator on the drivers side of my 2015 Wrangler JKU stated clicking. I replaced the actuator with a new one. Works fine, no more clicking. The hardest part of the whole job was removing and replacing the air duct. Took a lot of patience but I finally got it snapped back on. Took the old actuator apart just to see what was causing the clicking. Found a tooth broke off on one of the plastic gears. Thanks for the video. Definitely a big help. Keep up the good work.

@TheBFHGarage 7 күн бұрын

Glad the video helped you out!

@jnaberg1 8 ай бұрын

I just changed out my passenger side actuator. Your video was very helpful. I was actually able to go in from underneath and behind the actuator with a 1/4” drive ratchet and 7mm to get the rear screw. Also, my splines would not line up to install the new one, so I opened up the screen door to the blender and lifted the door all the way up and it lined up perfect. Turned the jeep on and tested, all is right in the world now.

@johnfalco9528 Жыл бұрын

Just did this job today along with the hvac control module. I just unbolted the whole module in front of the actuator rather than disconnecting it from the frame. I doubt it made it any easier than your way since many choice words were uttered in my process along the way lol. But great filming and precise explanation in your video! Makes me wish I looked for your video before I finished my installation 👍.

@johnfalco9528 Жыл бұрын

I should add I did the drivers side

@StanAllard 4 күн бұрын

just changed my passenger side - your video was very helpful. I got the Craftsman thumb driver you used, it was great. I did have to use a philips bit on the back screw because I could not get the socket on.

@brianbaughman186 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. This is exactly what I was looking for, for the passenger side unfortunately. I will use this and attack the problem. Excellent video along with precise explanation.

@fredvenegas4021 Ай бұрын

Great job. Thanks for taking the time to do this and being honest about the difficulty. I have watched lots of videos that make it seem like you can perform a job in 15 minutes and the reality is a hour of finagling.

@TheBFHGarage Ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Everything I do I try to help the viewer understand the entire process as much as possible. If anything, sometimes I overdo it!

@ponygt2 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for kind video to replace the actuator. My 2014 Rubicon Unlimited have to do change blend door actuator. It is very helpful taking parts and tools to fix it. Thanks again from South Korea!!

@Mike__P 6 ай бұрын

Excellent video. The passenger actuator was making a noise on mine, but I replaced it and it still made the noise. It turned out the gears on the actual door itself were cracked and not able to engage the actuator. Didn't know how to fix it so I just unplugged the harness because the noise was driving me crazy. Now I hear another actuator starting to make noise. These Jeeps aren't the most well made...

@omarcaballero9680 Жыл бұрын

Glad to have run across your video. Appreciate the details and lessons learned. I will undertake this task in the coming weeks when the weather goes above 0!

@omarcaballero9680 Жыл бұрын

Hello, so I was successful in performing this surgery thanks to you and the great directions. I did this to address my all-hot all-cold no warm issue but it did not make a difference. It still shoots all cold (left rotation) or all hot (right rotation) but trying to get it into the warm setting/area...no go. Any ideas? Thanks again.

@marlinmessenger3654 6 ай бұрын

Your video is very easy to follow. I haven't done it yet, but when the part gets here I can do this with knowing how to do it! Thank you!

@vergevinyl 3 ай бұрын

Your video was a huge help I was able to complete this yesterday. I was able to get a small right angle multi bit screw driver with 1/4 socket attached and small extension. I was able to reach straight in with both hands , arms fully extended to set the socket but only operator it with my left hand. My face was literally jammed against the dashboard . I found it easiest just to do it by feel since you cannot see anything. My gears were not stripped, at first I thought the actuator was missing teeth, but appears to be designed that way. I noticed that the gear was rather loose, which was the issue compared to the new one. Thanks again ! Forgot to add mine was the passenger side actuator. Just follow this video and be patient with it and keep your cool you’ll get it done.

@rhqfree Жыл бұрын

Mike ,, Thank you very much man, very helpful .I replaced mine step by step with your video. Thanks again !!!!

@888Jt88 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! This is literally the best video on KZbin!

@RES-mw4sf 11 ай бұрын

Do you need to position the recirculating blend door in any position before installing the actuator?

@thehoofandhearse1125 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a thorough explanation! I wish more videos were like yours! Thanks again!!

@drewb5738 5 ай бұрын

Thanks. You explained enough to make this as easy as possible. Glad I only had to do the driver side (for now).

@larryjust824 Жыл бұрын

One of the best videos on this I've seen, thanks.

@danielperez-gv2xo 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your video. Very clear and good camera position. Thank you!!!

@march9807 5 ай бұрын

Thank you used your video to fix mine in about 30 minutes. Very much appreciated.

@ncfitton Жыл бұрын

Great video! I can report, that my driver side actuator wasn’t working because the plastic ring gears inside the case were not correctly aligned. I had to take them out and realign them and now the door works perfectly. They must have jumped during my last wheeling trip. You need the missing tooth to hit that line when you are on full heat.

@ninjaryder1st 7 ай бұрын

opened my box up to find the "plastic post" that mounts the top white gear was completely sheared off.. gotta love cheap plastic #$%^ (CPS)

@travisandmissydog 11 ай бұрын

Just wait until you have to change out your PCV valve. That small thumb driver might be your ticket as there is no room back there. Thank you for making this video as now I know where all three are. At least they make all the actuators the same! Better than dealing with three different types in three locations.

@Poeponu 4 ай бұрын

Omg what a great video! I’m about to tackle this same problem. Thanks for the informative instructions!

@6080Garage Жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, great video. I appreciate everything you do to help us DIYers as I rely on your videos and reference them often. Just a thought. I know a lot of folks might not want to do this, and I don't even know if it would be possible, or even help in the long run. But, could you use a "1/2 inch hole saw (or larger) and cut a hole in the firewall to better access that passenger side blend door actuator screw? Easy enough and could be plugged with commonly available firewall plugs. Would never be seen again by most, and would be available to use down the road should this exercise be required again. Just a thought. I realize that this wasn't your Jeep so cutting holes is probably not "okay" but seems like a reasonable method. I'm about to have to attempt the same thing on a 2015 F-150 Platinum so please wish me luck. Thanks again for all that you do. You have no idea how grateful I am to have you as a resource. Best wishes. -Andy (down the street from you in H.R.)

@TheBFHGarage Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't do that just for rust purposes, but you could I suppose. Glad these videos help you out!

@Bobo-Wan_Kenobi 6 күн бұрын

Incredibly helpful, thank you sir!

@davidjeansonne3706 Жыл бұрын

I have the passenger side clicking on my daughters Jeep dreading this challenge thanks for the tip’s great video

@MapleLeithArt 2 ай бұрын

Ur help is greatly appreciated. I get mine changed, of course the passenger side difficult one. The palm rachet was great advice and very useful. The rear screw was easy, the front screw however, very difficult. There’s a cup under it which attaches to a harness. Kept losing the screw into thsy cup. Got ti done tho

@TheBFHGarage 2 ай бұрын

@@MapleLeithArt I like hearing success stories like this. Great job!

@drnozzel 2 ай бұрын

Very informative and helpful!!! Excellent job.

@antony10calix2 4 ай бұрын

Thank you i solved the problem i didnt have hot air and the vents were not up and down❤God bless you

@southwest7977 Жыл бұрын

I did this job today…1 part from rock auto had too small of a spline. Had to buy one from O’Reilly’s. 2. Actuator is slightly canted which threw me for a loop until I realized that there was an alignment notch next to the upper screw. That made it way easier to get the screws lined up and back in place. 3. I started the Jeep with the TCM still unplugged to test the actuator. Then put it back together and took it for a drive. When I restarted it,it threw a check engine light for lost connection to the TCM. It should clear when the Jeep tests it again but it’s still on after the test drive.

@AlSutton-k9c 6 ай бұрын

Easy to follow video. Thank you for making it simple. I did notice that after I change it my engine light came on. Do I have to reset anything?

@TheBFHGarage 6 ай бұрын

@@AlSutton-k9c what is the check engine code?

@JamesCiulla-u7t 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video.. I have large hands but the thumb drive worked easy no promlem

@charlies7658 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely great video. AC suddenly stopped blowing cold air and has started back again. I hear that same clicking sound but only on drivers side yet passenger and driver side are blowing hot air. Question: if driver side actuator is bad will passenger side still blow cold air?

@TheBFHGarage 6 ай бұрын

@@charlies7658 that I do not know

@amatames Ай бұрын

Better if you approach from the drivers side and lay across the center console to unscrew those actuator bolts behind the glove box. Other than that, this video is golden.

@TheBFHGarage Ай бұрын

Depends on how much you like your ribs! Either way hurts lol

@ItchyBurrito 5 ай бұрын

Great video. I had to do this on my 15 JKUR but unfortunately my duct would NOT come out. Got it done though. Doesn't seem like the force of my a/c goes as hi now though.

@jasonronald3139 Жыл бұрын

Hello. Great video, very detailed👍

@richwitt3559 Жыл бұрын

Would a dab of lithium grease be beneficial to lubricate the slot in the blend door arm to keep things moving easier?

@TheBFHGarage Жыл бұрын

Yes I've seen people mention that and I don't think it would hurt. In my case there was still plenty of grease piled up on the part, so I just smeared it around

@johnturley5595 6 ай бұрын

Wow simply great instructions .................... My 2014 wrangler blowing cold air on passenger side only .... hope its that blend actuator ...

@Sponaugle25 4 ай бұрын

Was that the problem? My 07 is doing the same thing.

@jeeplassie 10 күн бұрын

Question..if the heat doesn't come to the driver side, that means it would be on the driver side? I'm hoping I don't have to do passenger side

@ninjaryder1st 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I just completed the easier driver side, but having difficulty replacing the plastic floor vent piece back into its place. Getting it out was also difficult as it was hard to get a firm grasp on it due to its location and everything else being in the way. Any tips for getting it to fit up inside and slide over the existing mounting spot since we cannot maneuver it very well?

@TheBFHGarage 7 ай бұрын

Keep wiggling it until it snaps in place... Take a close look at how it goes together and that will help. Certainly a frustrating thing to do!

@ninjaryder1st 7 ай бұрын

@@TheBFHGarage Thanks! Been messing w/ it for an hour, and cannot get the 1st piece/back half to align and slide over the existing plastic edges where it mounts. There is no rotational room and Im hitting the dash plastic while still needing it to move up/rearward by nearly 1/4 inch. Does it have more space by pushing it towards the centerline somehow?

@ninjaryder1st 7 ай бұрын

@@TheBFHGarage haha, this is humbling. My wife, albiet with smaller hands, less frustration, and a basic understanding of the sandwiched space, basically replaced it within 2 minutes. She did it based on feel w/o much vision not even using a light. Behind every good man is a Great woman! I also removed the metal bar (two 8 mm bolts) supporting the lower dash plastic that was in the way.

@TheBFHGarage 7 ай бұрын

@ninjaryder1st my hands are big and it gave me issues too!

@CastroLohr 26 күн бұрын

Thanks! Question now. 2014 jeep wrangler does not blend air. It does blow hot when turning dial all the way to the right and cold when turning dial all the way to the left, but in the middle position it will not blend air. The actuator in the middle seems to be ok as it moves to different positions when moving the levers. Could this issue be the passenger side actuator? There is no clicking noise at all from any of the actuators.

@TheBFHGarage 26 күн бұрын

@@CastroLohr it could be the actuator motor itself if the teeth aren't broken. The only real way to tell is open it up and get in there. The middle actuator is easy to get to.

@chelseahuffman2170 Жыл бұрын

The first module you remove… what is it? Because it’s not in my 2011.

@Carlossm85 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Awesome video

@adrian6892 Жыл бұрын

Got stuck with the rear bolt on the passenger side actuator. Heading to the hardware store to pick up a palm ratchet

@ScottM-z1l 5 ай бұрын

OMG. The passenger side actuator had me scream swearing. I then tried coming at it from the driver's side, through the glove box opening and i could access the screw closest to the engine much easier. Also bought a disc like you had but mine ratchets. Went much easier with that tool using my right hand. I'm right handed btw. Thanks for the video!

@TheBFHGarage 5 ай бұрын

@@ScottM-z1l Glad you got it figured out!

@williamlee7782 6 ай бұрын

The dealer diagnosed a failed blend door actuator as noted on my report (which I replaced with a Dorman brand 8 months ago for the driver's side). Worked great. Lately, I have weird AC issues; took it to dealer and they said my blend door actuator is bad. After watching this video, I realized there are 3 blend door actuators. How do I know which one is broken?

@TheBFHGarage 6 ай бұрын

@@williamlee7782 you can hear it. The one in the middle is easy and most likely not it. The one on passenger side has easy access to see but difficult to replace.

@williamlee7782 6 ай бұрын

@@TheBFHGarage thank you. I pulled the glove compartment out and the passenger side actuator works fine. I've no clicks anywhere. When the driver's side failed, the motor failed so I replaced the unit. I now hear the driver's side working which leaves the center. Do you know how I can get the center one to actuate? ps: I don't have blower function and dealer thinks it is my TIPM but can't diagnose without me spending more than the $200 they already earned to tell me that the blend door actuator is not working. 😅

@williamlee7782 6 ай бұрын

@@TheBFHGarage I checked again and the center one works. I'm puzzled as to why the dealership would tell me that a/thr door actuator failed on the diagnostic scan. Thanks for your help.

@TheBFHGarage 6 ай бұрын

Sorry for the late reply I was out on a trail run. Hopefully you got it taken care of.

@3vetman Жыл бұрын

Excellent video Mike! Thank you so much. Would a flexible bit driver extension, like the ones that come with the powered screw drivers work for that back bolt? Mine's about 12 inches long. I always enjoy your videos and learn so much!

@TheBFHGarage Жыл бұрын

I was actually considering getting one of those butt couldn't find one long enough. 12" won't even be close. By the time you add the bends needed I bet your looking at 24"-30".

@therealrealshocker Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing 🙏

@jeepguy1337 Жыл бұрын

I don’t have the clicking on my 2013 wrangler but I have zero heat. Flushed the heater core 3 times without any luck. I also changed the blend door on the drivers side, any ideas?

@TheBFHGarage Жыл бұрын

It could be a number of things. I would get on the JK forums and have people help you troubleshoot.

@Volunteerfan22 Ай бұрын

Same problem. Did you find the solution?

@RES-mw4sf 11 ай бұрын

Temp Control-Left Blend Door Control and AC Knob, Recirc-Right- Recirculation Door and Fan Speed Control Knob , Front Mode-Air Flow Direction Middle Blend Door and rear window defroster Knob. My JSCAN tool I use to calibrated the doors after installation.

@bobdodge6727 2 ай бұрын

How hard is it to remove the antenna and use the hole to access the back screw on passenger side?

@cigarfactory74 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, sorry if this is not the best video for my comment. My jku (2016) has air flow issues - when I change from panel flow to floor or floor/panel mix - limited air comes out or no air at all unless I turn the knob back and forth from panel to def etc. Sometimes this is accompanied by a funny smell. Does this sound like I have an Actuator failure? (I still have both cold and hot air, just a flow problem)

@cigarfactory74 Жыл бұрын

(Also - i am not having any kind of ticking noises, only the air-flow problem)

@TheBFHGarage Жыл бұрын

It could be. Hard to say. Does the smell come from one side vs. the other or can you tell?

@jobvanluyken9466 8 ай бұрын

not tried this but maybe for the passenger side, removing the antenna completely first will get you access to the screws from that hole? Just a thought

@kevinfromrhodeisland 8 ай бұрын

Of the two actuators on the passenger side, how do you know which one you should replace? Clicking is only coming from passenger side

@TheBFHGarage 8 ай бұрын

Get your ear up close and see if it's coming from the middle or the far right

@jayfranco9969 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video 🙏🏻 god bless

@MrJpakers Жыл бұрын

Did this last month was a monster.

@lylekliewer4787 11 ай бұрын

At about 10:45 on the video accessing the driver's side actuator, that vertical support can be unbolted at top and bottom. Access is easier but still not all that great. That duct is a real pill. The last person to have been in there just kind of laid the duct in there and didn't fasten it to the plenum. No wonder my daughter complained of not getting heat on her feet!

@martinpistorius5352 3 ай бұрын

Awesome feedback thanks buddy

@davidwoods7973 9 ай бұрын

Great educational thank you

@charlies7658 5 ай бұрын

Life saver. Thanks

@chrislynch3575 8 ай бұрын

Just did this it's a bit of a pain because of the tight space but working fine now, however my jeep now shifts rough from park to reverse or drive. Wasn't doing it before the repair. Fml

@ernestoadorno9434 6 ай бұрын

Thaks very helpful

@gregbuckley1791 Жыл бұрын

I cussed way more than you did, lol. I own a car dealership and mechanic shop. Pneumatic 1/4 air ratchet from Harbor Freight fit right in. Remove the front screw that you can see and knock the blend door out with a pry bar. Easiest way to get to the back one since it'll be visible.