Changing Passenger Side Air Door Actuator on 2003 Chevy 2500

[@TheOddMan1776]

You rock! you just saved me a $1300 dealer repair. Just an FYI for anyone with the heat coming out of the passenger side when the A/C is is supposed to be on. This repair works for the Chevy Tahoe as well. I have a 2003 Z71 and it is identical

[@JoshuaEdwardsviolin650]

Glad I could help!

[@jacobgomez2682]

@@JoshuaEdwardsviolin650 as a general motors lead tech I scrolled to this video knowing I had one coming up , good vid, similar to how I do them , good job

[@SleepyBoiii]

Does it work when the heater suppose to be on but blows cold ?

[@richarddruckman7004]

I just completed the replacement thanks to your video. I've had the new part for 3 years now due to the problem being intermittent. Like others have said , I've watched a number of other videos but yours was the only one that gave me the determination to get it done. 2 hours total and I bet I'll be faster if I ever have to do it again. I plugged the new part in, turned the key on , and with the temp. control , I made sure the motor was in the same position as the old one before putting it in place. I also used a wheel spacer from my ktm dirt bike to shove in between the actuator and the duct work ( it's about 1 3/8 " tall ) to allow me to get the socket in easier. When it was time to remove the socket and ratchet I used a deep socket with a 1/2 " drive ratchet with a long extension , put it on the end of the 1/4" drive ratchet , and used it to rotate the stuck socket off the screws. I also removed the trim around the speedo cluster, removed the little storage compartment under the right drivers side vent, and that allowed me another access point which helped. I also couldn't get the box wrench on the screws to take out the last little bit but was able to wiggle them with my fingers and turn them by hand.

[@BeachAutomotive1]

Dude this tip was the greatest. I am a Master ASE Tech & Shop owner. Have been working on vehicles for over 30 years. Normally the only way to go is by the book. Book time is almost five hours. Took me about 30 minutes this way. I did spend the extra minute to remove air bag and that gives you a lot of room..... Airbag has two bolts easy to get under glove box and two bolts you take out just inside vents. Remove grab bar by pushing small release buttons. Also pop out wire harness clip then push your harness out of the way.

[@JoshuaEdwardsviolin650]

I'm quite honored to have the praise of such a qualified mechanic. Glad you saved all that time. I do agree that airbag removal would make this job much easier.

[@JoshuaEdwardsviolin650]

I'm quite honored to have the praise of such a qualified mechanic. Glad you saved all that time. I do agree that airbag removal would make this job much easier.

[@larryfine4498]

Pull the airbag fuses(s) before doing anything with the airbags in a vehicle.

[@ChiDraconis]

@@larryfine4498 Can someone locate the fuse for me? I am familiar with many issues and to have Beach Automotive say such things is praise that is rare to say the least ♦ appears what most have called heater blend is actually Passenger Side divert-er with the actual hot-cold flipper just completely buried under Passenger Side Duct with many channels showing the Sawzall approach which is brutal and may not fix it

[@larryfine4498]

@@ChiDraconis it's most likely located behind removable panel on left side of dash.

[@Copenhagendevil]

Your video actually saved me from doing the whole dash method.

[@larryfine4498]

If you are attempting this by removing the airbag, REMOVE THE AIRBAG FUSE(S).

[@homerjsimpson4660]

Guessing larry can show his "certified" skills in fooh fingers

[@joehollay6527]

Legit bro nice work.. These other guys show tearing the entire dash apart.

[@dennisa9237]

I have to replace that sucker on the misses Yukon, I do believe I will be calling my daughter for some help. VERY good video, (good narrative, video and good idea) thanks for posting.

[@bountyhntr8751]

Just did mine and I took the dash apart it's not as bad as people think the dash comes apart very easy. It also only took me an hour an a half to do it all if you go through the glovebox you need very tiny hands if you have meat hooks like mine they will not fit. Its a lot simpler taking apart the dash to replace this part. To recalibrate your hvac just take out the fuse for ten seconds replace it then turn your key on not start for one minute don't touch anything turn your key off then start your truck and it's all done.

[@sedition4267]

Best one of the group that I've seen. THIS is the method that I'll be using.

[@TheHazelberg]

Hi, Today i started working on the replacement. As i could not remove the top screws of the airbag in a safe way not to loose them, i just removed the dash, as i have done this before couple of times, and its not such a big operation, but it gives you more free space and light to see what you are doing. So dash gone, airbag out, and i loosened up the two bolts of the subframe which holds the air/vent ducts in place. By doing so i was able to put a piece of wood between the frame and the air duct, lift it upwards, so this gave me about almost an inch more work space to free up these two screws......man what a terrible job....anyway, i got my hands in and was able to remove the two screws. I made a special tool for this as well, I had a 5,5mm socket (yes I am dutch so i measure in mm and km :-) and i was able to clamp an old wrench exactly around it, i used a hammer to do that. So this gave me a nice tool to move between the duct and the actuator to free up the second screw. once that was out it was easy to take out the actuator. Earlier I had a little bit an issue with the connector, i could not see how to set it free but after few minutes i had that one loose too. Now i have ordered for my Chevy Tahoe 2004 a new actuator, the original had number: 52402588 and that one is replaced by: Four seasons 37537 at RockAuto.com. Further i made a new special tool for the installation of the new actuator second screw in the back. I made a hole in an aluminum strip and pressed this socket 5,5mm very tight in that hole. further, the strip is about 20cm long, i drilled a hole in the end of the strip and fetched there another strip of about 30cm which is able to pivot or swing. So, now i can make a bigger move when i screw in that nasty screw in the back. With this new tool i am able to move this tool with an angle, and i do not need to put my hand inside anymore which is quite convenient, as this tool is about 50 cm long in total:-) With my left hand i keep the socket in place on the screw. Too bad i cant post pictures here, it would explain it quite easy. Now it waiting for the new module, build it in and calibrate the whole thing according to your instructions. I hope all works quite fine afterwards. Hope my input is also of any help to anyone. Tip: If you don't take of the dash, you cannot lift up that subframe for about almost an inch, that is the advantage when you take of the dash. All together took me two hours to get the actuator out. Good luck.

[@acunchevy54]

Dude! My grandfather toughed me to not curse and I never do. But that actuator was a MTHRFCKR. Had never struggled like I did today.

[@larrydickey5680]

For what it's worth, it really was a great alternative approach. I personally will attempt this with patience. Oh, and kudo's to a good video !!!

[@krisma0001]

Has anyone here tried this repair on digital dual climate setup? I have an '03 suburban LT that I want to try this on, but one other person posted there being other hardware and components in the way. Can anyone comment on this? Joshua, great video btw. I've search youtube for about a year and watched several videos, and this is first time I came across yours. UPDATE: well, I took a peek in my 03 suburban LT and found that it is NOT possible to get an arm in behind the glove box. My model has onstar and it seems the cavity right above the glove box is where they installed the onstar box. However, the replacement still seems possible if the airbag is removed. Thanks to this video I have temporarily disconnected my passenger blend door actuator. When it was in one of its good moods and blowing cold I quickly shut the car off then I disconnected the actuator until I can get around to changing it.

[@rickycamp7388]

The left hard screw under the duck is easer to get out if you grid down the 8mm 1/4" socket just enough to get the screw in it.

[@markm5674]

Good info. Gotta do this pretty soon. annoying clicking and now my passenger is taking the heat while i am cool haha

[@kevintemplin8266]

Very nice my quick fix was to make sure it was in the cold position unplug it and instant cold air perfect

[@jphickory522]

Kevin, I’m thinking of doing the same. With it unplugged, does cold air blow out the passenger side when using the heater during the winter?

[@Intwodeep902]

I tried that still hot🤯🤦‍♂️

[@archiermx250]

Great video! My Tahoe is an 05 and access is limited and not possible without removing the airbag. Clearance is so tight that I had to wrap tape around the 7/32 socket and press it into a ratcheting wrench to get the screws out.

[@joshs.5623]

Awesome! Way better than the dude who cut up the ducting!

[@superpapy28]

Omg thanks that help me a lot. Now I have my next project on my Yukon denali.

[@puregsr]

I used some electrical tape around my 5.5mm socket and put a 12mm ratcheting wrench tightly atound it as a special tool. There's still very minimal space, so half the time you need very strong fingers (both hands) to rotate the socket by squeezing from both sides until the screw is screwed in enough to force the whole tool on it. I also used my magnet pick up tool to help positiom the screws. I even tied a fishing string around the socket because i was afriad of dropping it. Once you drop the screws or your socket down the abyss, good luck. Overall, not fun at all can't say it is easy unless you have extremwly small hands

[@jeffgalloway6348]

worked nice for me.I pulled airbag,only took a few.thanks

[@floridaprosoftwashllc.3416]

Hi Joshua, thank you for the information. Great video. I wanted to ask you do you happen to have the part number to that actuator because I’m needing one for my truck

[@Mo-OhioTreeRemoval]

Wow bro you're the first video be watched (after 10) that knows what he's taking about

[@williammerrin1079]

Exactly what I said about a quarter of the way through the video

[@frosst619]

thanks alot man! I think a lot of us appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I'm about to start replacing this motor and decided to look up some info first. I'm glad I found your video

[@thomastacker6485]

I tried it like you did, but my hands are too big. I drilled a 1/2 inch hole through the air duct and used a long extension to remove the screws. Just taped over the holes when you are done.

[@bcsiutube]

How did you patch the bottom?

[@peerez3146]

what was the part number on that acuator

[@TheHazelberg]

Thanks Joshua, and we have the same hand size, so i think i will follow your procedure here :-)

[@terrancethomas7639]

Question?? Why replace this one and not one on the bottom close to the floor board?? Jus asking

[@bud7188]

Thanks for the video. You gave me the determination to give it a good try...but, my 03 Yukon has dual digital controls and seems to have a lot more hardware and boxes stuffed in by the air bag and bar area. No way I can get my long skinny hands/forearm in there. In fact, I can't even get my fingers up behind the bar.

[@pastorjohnmswanson5365]

Loosen all the hardware holding the air ducts down and pry up on them. That will give you enough room to do the job.

[@rickygray7767]

Awesome video, I was really hopeful that there was a way to change these without removing the whole dash. Thank you, your video was very helpful!

[@heribertosanchez6505]

Great video! I have the same problem on a 2005 Yukon XL and was looking for a way to avoid removing all of the dash. I’m going to remove the air bag just to have room to get a straight shot at those two screws. Thanks!

[@thomaswestbrook7468]

A breakthrough in this process with a 5.5 mm socket and a 11mm wrench with the socket wedged into the boxend to make the tool. My 03 suburban uses the 5.5mm screws instead of your 8mm so may not work with 8mm?? But my tools are craftsman 1/4 5.5mm socket and craftsman 11mm wrench. If a person had a ratcheting wrench that the socket would wedge into that would probably make the perfect tool..

[@thomaswestbrook7468]

If you try this I only had a 5.5mm in a 6 point socket but believe a 12 point would make it alot easier landing on the points. Also used my 18 inch cheater pipe to use as a lever under the bottom of the dash steel and caught the stepped section of the air box and prayed gently upward to pull the airbox down for more room for wrenching. My part is 100% removed with this method hope I can replace the new part in reverse method. Hope this helped someone...

[@shootnguns6075]

Is this the blend door actuator that you replaced in this video? Thanks

[@MikeGault-k2h]

My truck is blowing, u can hear the air but no flow on any setting. Wounding if u know which actuator controls that?

[@txnf00tball50bitch]

fyi i just changed this actuator this way but i also pulled pass. air bag made it much easier(i have bigger hands)

[@jonathanwilson5724]

I had to pull airbag to get my hands in as well. Make sure to pull the 15a SIR fuse under hood if you decide to pull the airbag.

[@Intwodeep902]

Is the anyway to manual turn the actuator I'm about to sell mine but need ac to make it the next couple of months

[@aaronyork6173]

How long did that O'reilly's auto part last?

[@jasonearnest1900]

Great video man I've got a digital climate control in my 04 Sierra my blend actuator and passenger side was out. If your lucky sometimes you can replace the grease but I just bought new ones it's easier.

[@izzymang9015]

I did this on my Tahoe 03 was a pain getting it in there but it's possible also you can open the airbag it's like 4 bolts to remove and turn off the battery for it. Took me like 3-4hours getting it in there but it works lol

[@marisolreyes4181]

Does the actuator need to be calibrated? And if so how is it done

[@craigoutdoors30]

Is this the recirculation door or the one to the left of it?

[@machia0705]

Does this door allow cold air in from the compressor?

[@bigboybuilder77]

Whats the part number to this actuator? There's several sellers that offer this but I want to buy correct one.

[@jmn1238]

I just fixed mine. Was really tough to replace and took out the air bag for more arm room

[@bullfighter1021]

Wow, it actually help me. I did take the dash out to help with the screws. Thanks

[@greshlyntaylor3523]

I have a 2005 Chevy Avalanche 1500 LT, and my air conditioner is blowing hot air on the drivers side and cold air on the passenger side. Where is the blend door actuator located that I need to change?

[@bobhaas6941]

Driver vents actuator is in a different place and easier to change. It's below the left side of the glove box behind a black plastic cover held on with a couple screws.

[@gerardomendoza8416]

What is the part number? Are they all same actuators?

[@adamshamsuddin]

I'm guessing the 2500 is roomier than most Silverados, etc. I attempted this method with my Avalanche and there was no way. Fastest way to get this done without cutting the vent with a saws-all is to go ahead and remove the dash (not that bad a job - lots of videos out there), and then loosen the bolts holding the air vent in place. Take a long pry bar through the air bag hole and use the metal bracket for leverage to lift up the vent and you'll have plenty of clearance to do the work.

[@ItiscalledaMANDATE]

I'm preparing to do this job right now. I have the part and was going to succumb to taking apart the dash. I'm going to try this way first. Thanks. How hard is it to take out the airbag?

[@elmomunoz6497]

Part number for the Oreillys actuator?

[@pinshediosas4802]

Why did you replace? What were symptoms?

[@James-fv2od]

This is an awesome hack but it 100% would not work on my 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 Duramax. Not near enough clearance between the actuator and the AC vent to get a 1/4" drive ratchet and socket. Even tried flexing everything very hard with a pry par and still no luck. I'm very mechanically inclined. Perhaps some sort of improvised welded socket or ground down ratchet/socket combo would work. I ended up just unplugging the actuator in its coldest position since I live in FL and don't really need the system to have heat. Keep up the great vids.

[@bobhaas6941]

Good idea, 2005 Avalanche in S. Florida so no need for passenger heat. I'll just unplug it and manually turn it to cold. Thanks for the idea.

[@ajimpellizzeri7068]

Great video, saved me a lot of time..

[@redbaron2448]

is this the door actuator same location for if you are getting hot air out of the driver side vent and cold air from the passenger side vent thanks

[@JoshuaEdwardsviolin650]

The actuator I replaced in this video only controls the passenger temperature. The driver side blend door (temperature) actuator is different, (I think the driver actuator is actually easier to reach if that is the one you need to replace). Does this answer your question?

[@redbaron2448]

Joshua Edwards what my question is I have hot air on the driver side vent in the middle and cold air on passenger side vent middle that's what my question was if you were getting hot air on the driver side middle vent and if that is the right blend door actuator to replace from what I seen thank you

[@generator187]

very good video thanks to make this video i have 2004 gmc and it need be replaced

[@evanch123456]

We're you getting heat out of the vents when you had the ac on?

[@JoshuaEdwardsviolin650]

evan hale I was actually getting cold air out the vents all the time because that is where the door had gotten stuck. It all depends on where the door was last positioned as to what temperature the air will be coming from the vents.

[@evanch123456]

Joshua Edwards I've got heat lol. This video made life so much easier. So far I've had to replace the blend door and now passenger side actuator. Why are there so many of these thing?! :)

[@chr1st0pher2j21]

So theres two parts for the passenger side I have hot air coming from passenger side. And cold on drivers side. Wondering what's not working. I would assume this part here

[@chapoelite1491]

@@JoshuaEdwardsviolin650 I have hot air coming from the driver side is it the same one

[@ghostiroc]

I have a 04 silverado 1500 what is this blend door called i went to get the part and there's 4 units witch range from 140.00 being the most expensive one and 50 bucks being the least do you have a part number are no what this particular one is called thanks in advance

[@joshedwards8694]

I recommend taking the part out of the truck first, then take it down to the parts store to match it up. I hope this helps!

[@ghostiroc]

Thanks for the quick response I appreciate it your right i will take out the old unit and take it with me to the store any recommendations on proper way to make the new one line up correctly

[@joshedwards8694]

ghostiroc install is really easy to get lined up. Leave your thermostat in the same position from when you take out the old one. Before installing the new one, plug it in so it lines up with the last position of the blend door, Then install it

[@ghostiroc]

@@joshedwards8694 definitely will man i really appreciate the help thank you sir

[@herbertwall2379]

@@ghostiroc I would be very careful plugging it in ,they say you should not turn it on without it connected to the blend door or if you do be ready to turn the key off real quick because the actuator has no stop on it it doesn't know when to stop

[@omarnul1]

awesome it really helps. . did it and work's. .thanks

[@angelr.9314]

If I'm getting heat on the driver side of my 04 Tahoe while the AC is cold on the passenger side is this the part that I need to replace or is it one of the others?

[@sew04ss]

Angel R. The driver one is near the flooe

[@bobhaas6941]

This video is where the passenger vents actuator is located. The driver side actuator is below the left side of the dash, behind a black plastic cover. Much easier to change.

[@cmongimme]

Great video! Question: did you align the spindle part on new part to match position of old part?? And if so...can that be moved from outside without damaging new part or open unit to do so ?? 🤔thanks!!

[@reconcilabledifferences9710]

Its been a while since I did this job, but I'll tell you what I "think" I did. I plugged in the actuator and moved it all the way to either cold or hot from the dash controls. Then I somehow knew which way to manually move the blend door to where it was also all the way cold or hot. Then I installed the actuator with them both set all the way hot or cold, so that they would be aligned. I hope this helps.

[@cmongimme]

Gotcha! Thank you 😊

[@ChiDraconis]

@@reconcilabledifferences9710 *Your opinion* Will airbag deploy accidental unintended removing it? You just unplug and take the bolts out? This servo usually just place antioxidant on the connector contacts and jiggle it some ~ I had the grab bar removed and plastic cover out but was afraid to remove the airbag as it might have an internal storage for battery gone ○Way this looks at 2:50 appears that if I can get the airbag out I can see the diverter / deflector door - The servo is a $1.19 unit they are getting $119 for

[@rickygray7767]

Fantastic!! Job well done!

[@LeeButcher-n6l]

So, why didn't you show how you took the drivers side screw out? That screw head is below the actuator surface, which means you can't get a box or open end wrench on it. And even my 1/4" drive ratchet won't fit in there! Well, I got the right screw out and after not finding any good ideas anywhere and not wanting to wait for a week for an EZRED 4S12L slim wrench, I went back out and grabbed my flat pry bar and pried up till the plastic around the other screw cracked and broke off. Then after I got the screw out to put the actuator in, I couldn't get it back in. So it'll have to work with one tight screw and the door end post. But the at least the AC works out of the passenger vents now. I'm happy. Hope I never have to replace that again.

[@marklengal9990]

Are all 4 the same part numbers? I have to do the same and maybe more then one. Do you have the number

[@bobhaas6941]

With all the different Chevy truck and suv years and models it's probably best to remove the actuator and use the numbers on it to order the right replacement. They are too expensive to risk ordering the wrong part.

[@gerardog15]

On my truck everything work perfect but i got this flipping noise looks like comes behind the air bag on passenger side. Even when i got fan off 2003 silverado any ideas

[@JoshuaEdwardsviolin650]

gerardog15 it may be the air recirculation vent is trying to open but cannot fully open and drops closed again. The flipping or thumper noise that is in the passenger side of the dash could be the door trying to open repeatedly. I hope this helps.

[@gerardog15]

Joshua Edwards so that mean it could be the actuator?

[@JoshuaEdwardsviolin650]

gerardog15 possibly... If it were my truck I would remove the glove box and possibly the air bag then try to replicate the scenario so I could see with my eyes what was causing the noise.

[@gerardog15]

Joshua Edwards first of all thank you. I find the problem. Is a door blend actuator im about to put everything together. New. Actuator and i had to remove . Top dash cover. brackets . air bag.. to lift vent duct. Alittle pain on the b... but posible. Thank to you video i get the idea and confidence to do it. Than you again

[@KP-yw8wo]

should you be able to feel cool air once you take the actuator out and can turn the stud with tour fingers?

[@JoshuaEdwardsviolin650]

Yes, you should be able to control the air temperature flowing from the vents if you are turning the stud manually.

[@KP-yw8wo]

+Joshua Edwards ok so if no cold air but compressor is working and the refrigerant lines are cold in your opinion what's stopping cold air from making it to the cabin of the truck?

[@JoshuaEdwardsviolin650]

+Kelvin Pogue This will be long, but it will cover the bases. First, make sure you are at the right air door actuator. I know that sounds elementary, but Chevy moved things around between different models and years. You can check by plugging the actuator in and moving the thermostat knob on the dash around to see if you did remove the right one. If you move the thermostat and a new actuator doesn't move, you could have pulled the wrong one. (Don't try this test with the old actuator). I would also try moving your vent door all the way to heat and see if it will blow heated air with the engine on and warmed up. If you have heat but no cool air then your problem is with the AC, not the door. Can you tell if the door in the vent system is moving? While unlikely, it is possible the internal door has broken off from the stud used to operate it. Next, is there air flowing through the vents at all? I worked at a shop in southwest Virginia for a while and we found all sorts of animal nests in car vents and engine air intakes that caused all sorts of problems. (A nest could also be preventing the door from operating). You also mentioned your AC lines are cold, are they all cold? The line from the compressor to the condenser coil in the grill should be hot. The line from the expansion tube to the evaporator coil should be cold. Chevy used some really poor quality AC compressors in the early 2000's (I've already replaced mine). Check out this graphic to do a basic check of your lines. www.google.com/search?site=&source=hp&ei=HspiV9qQHtLwyQLq5o7QBQ&q=how+car+AC+works&oq=how+car+AC+works&gs_l=mobile-gws-hp.12..0l2j0i22i30l3.4561.6451.0.9051.6.5.1.1.1.0.158.702.0j5.5.0....0...1c.1j4.64.mobile-gws-hp..0.6.603.3..41j0i3j0i46.k6tvP6ODsjo#imgrc=NOwqTvkKqaZPDM%3A I know some of what I suggested sounds basic, but not being there I don't know what you have already troubleshooted. I hope this helps and please post up the solution when you get it.

[@KP-yw8wo]

+Joshua Edwards thanks alot (a lot?) I'm sure with this wealth of info I should be able to get my cold air. I've checked all of the actuators. They all work. There is a slight click from time to time when I change modes but it works. I'm going to keep shooting. Will let you know the outcome. Thanks a million again

[@aguicoatza]

what is the part number for the door actuator ? is 5 diferents ? all the same? thanks ahead for the tip

[@JoshuaEdwardsviolin650]

I don't have the part number. To answer your question though, yes; the actuators are all different. The best way to get the right one is to pull the OE first, then get the numbers off it to place the order. Most auto part suppliers can get you the part same day if ordered early in the morning (like what I did) or at worst the part will be there next day. Hope this helps!

[@herbertwall2379]

Josh i know you've said you don't know the part number but could you at least tell me how much you paid ,because they have ones ranging from 50 to 140 if i knew how much yours was at least i could narrow it down thank you

[@almiller4824]

I have a 2005 duramax lt. I have no defrost. Is this my problem?

[@JoshuaEdwardsviolin650]

One of the door actuators is probably bad, but the one I replaced here did not control the defrost

[@almiller4824]

@@JoshuaEdwardsviolin650 thanks for replying.

[@shawnroberts9311]

What's up brother so I have a 2005 sierra denali, and one of the comments I read saying that there is a lot more going on inside the dash on newer year gmc's then I guess your year. I'm wondering is that the case? or is this still possible because like the dude said there's no way I think anybody is getting there hand behind the glove box.

[@JoshuaEdwardsviolin650]

I have never owned or worked on the interior of a GMC truck from your year, so I cannot provide much feedback. What I do know is that since GMC is the "luxury line" of GM trucks, I can imagine there would be a few more bells and whistles packed under your dash. At the very least, I would try removing the air vent and the glove box just to see for yourself what is going on back there. You could also try removing the air bag (if you know how to safely do this), to see if that would give you access. I hope this helps.

[@arliebright]

Good Job! do you have a Part number?

[@ojhernandez2627]

What's the part # on that actuator??? Please thanks

[@JoshuaEdwardsviolin650]

Unfortunately, I have sold the truck and I'm unable to get the part number. If you can remove the old one though, you should be able to match it up at the store

[@danpalex]

Thanks for the video.

[@adriansuarez30]

Has anybody tried or done this on a 2003 Chevy 2500 HD cuz I get absolutely no airflow to the back vents 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@sew04ss]

My bolts on my actuator were 5.5mm

[@thomasmcilree6625]

Thank you! I was dreading tearing the dashboard apart and you just made it look easy! I'm ordering the part today. Would it be easier to do this job if the air bag was removed?

[@JoshuaEdwardsviolin650]

Removing the air bag would likely give you more access. I thought about it, but decided I could work around it. I do not think removing the air bag is hard, but you will probably need to look up a "how to" video on the steps so you don't accidentally set it off or mar up your dash.

[@thomasmcilree6625]

I did when first researching this job. It doesn't look too hard to remove. Thank you again!! You have no idea how happy you've made many people!

[@ryanbland2122]

Qqq1

[@johndagui2348]

Did you try a long extension and universal joint to get to the screw from the front?

[@JoshuaEdwardsviolin650]

John D'Agui I don't have a universal joint socket, but I'm sure it's worth a try. A ratchet wrench may also be faster, but honestly it didn't take too long the way I went about it.

[@bobhaas6941]

I think the screws are recessed into the plastic body not allowing a ratchet wrench to get on them, but once the screw is up high enough you could switch to a ratchet wrench, and also use it to put the screw back on until it's too low, then switch to a socket. Some trucks don't have the room yours does, like when there's OnStar box in there, but just getting the socket alone on the screw and finding another way to turn the socket might do the trick. With a big money these GM engineers make and the big prices they charge for their trucks, you think they would provide better ways to access these parts. Like a couple tubes through the air vent that would allow a socket extension through, but not let the AC air out of the vent.

[@MrVaoutdoor]

Great video. This is going to save me so much time!!! I'm going to try and tackle this in the near future. Quick question - did you need to set your new actuator to the same position as your old one and if you did how did you do it? Again man, great job.

[@JoshuaEdwardsviolin650]

It has been a while now since I did this job. But I think the actuator will only fit on the "pin" one way. I think what I did to avoid alignment issues was leave the temperature setting in one position (such as all the way hot or cold). Then before I installed the new actuator, I first plugged it in and turned the ignition on. Plugging the new actuator in and turning the power on caused the new actuator to move to the same position as the old one (provided you did not touch the temperature setting). Then I turned the truck off and installed the new actuator. I hope this helps.

[@declineofthewest.]

I cant get the 2nd screw out. I took the dash out too. No way to get to it

[@declineofthewest.]

I did it. I slayed the dragon. Had to unbolt brackets under dash that hold duct work in place and pry the duct up hard with a flat bar. thank you for this video

[@seantomac8728]

I had too clumsy of fingers but i removed the bolts and slid the airbag out for extra access. Still saved me all the time versus taking the entire dash out

[@jewllake]

I'm a small guy, and own two of these trucks...... question? How long is your arm? I'll definitely remember your video if i ever encounter this problem in my truck or yukon! Thanks!

[@JoshuaEdwardsviolin650]

Just had a taylor measure me and I have a shirt sleeve length of 32/33.

[@jcerda91]

video was a lot of help but sucks that u don't have the replacement part number

[@krisma0001]

This has nothing to do with the video poster. It would have been irresponsible of him to post a part number. Check your glove box for your car's option codes and that will help YOU find the correct number. It's not that he's mean for not posting it , it's just that everyone's vehicle can be just a little different depending on options. His dash might look the same as yours, but maybe he has a super duty, and you don't. Really the best thing to do is pop the AC vent out and use a mirror to get the number off your currently installed actuator.

[@bcsiutube]

Good alternative!

[@mecharenacorrupt1055]

Luckily mine were disconnected. Not sure how that happened but working as should

[@RyjahMoto]

My friend u are a prodigy lol thanks for the info

[@rjm7168]

You must have baby hands 🤪

[@annamull2107]

A part number would be nice...

[@josephknopp357]

Thank you!!!

[@johnbennett2511]

I really appreciated your video but my hands were too fat to do it this way. I ended up taking my dash apart and airbag out to make enough room. Then I used a pry bar to pry the air duct up enough to get my hands and ratchet in there to do the job. The dash is pretty easy to tear down thank gawd and like the idiot on that other video I didn't cut my air duct in two,

[@zellstephenson1431]

its easier to take top dash panel off took 5 minutes to change once top dash was removed

[@rusty.spires7931]

YeSir.u.The.Man...

[@bjcoveney5306]

Thanks!

[@21boxhead]

OR REMOVE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG YOU GOT A WHOLE LOT MORE SPACE TO WORK WITH

[@davidb5503]

Dude no way. I have small hands and this is impossible there are so many things in the way. Zero possibility of getting a rachet or driver over it on my truck. :(

[@richardedwards6948]

Hb

[@floridaprosoftwashllc.3416]

Hi Joshua, thank you for the information. Great video. I wanted to ask you do you happen to have the part number to that actuator because I’m needing one for my truck