How to Replace a DRIVER Side Heat Door Actuator - Chevy Impala 2006 - 2013 - DIY

[@shannondempsey7081]

First I want to say thank you for this video! thanks to you, I successfully fixed this issue on my car. I am a 27 year old female who is not mechanical AT ALL but refused to pay between 400-500 for a dealer to fix, and got tired of asking local small shops to take a look at it, then I stumbled across this video. I have never been more proud of myself lol!

[@klowny1969]

Shannon Odom thats what im talking about!!

[@Gratitudeiskey14]

Shannon Dempsey kudos to you

[@floydnoblitt6528]

you must be skinny with long arms. i had to do it all on my back took 1 1/2 hours, could only barley get one hand up there. works now though. saved some money

[@plaid11]

Floyd Noblitt I had to do the same thing and I’m small. Both my legs fell asleep in the process. My problem is that I don’t have long skinny fingers. It took me 45 minutes just to get it disconnected and I still have to put the new one on, but that will have to wait as I have other places to be. At least I don’t have the constant clicking because it started to do it anytime I locked or unlocked the doors and would last for about 2 minutes and sometimes last until I would turn the car on and still stay on for a couple minutes regardless of what I did.

[@DATo_DATonian]

@@shannondempsey7081 The actuator in this video is the hardest actuator to replace (there re 4 of them). The passenger side is the EASIEST one to fix. Check the videos here on You Tube.

[@synthiasimms4608]

I'm a woman who got turned down numerous times by mechanics about this ac door actuator in my 2010 Impala!I've been lied to about the problem.Your instructions were simple to follow& very informative as no video I've seen!Thank you sir!

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe and hit that bell

[@cathybonsness5702]

I was told by a mechanic 6 hours of labor and $800 to replace this part. I watched this video multiple times, took notes, and did it myself in 3-1/2 hours. Wonderful video. Good lighting, no blurry images, very good explanations. Thank you!

[@klowny1969]

Glad u was able to help you out..don't forget to subscribe

[@teyemgriswell9918]

8 Years ago you posted this. Today, June 2024 I found it and can say that after watching dozens of videos this is the one that mattered. Great job. Your pace was perfect, your attention to the things that always seem to make a project a pain was excellent and your instruction was top notch. Yeah, I liked it. I wish you could have shown how you positioned yourself to make it look so "doable"; I found that putting the console down, laying down with my feet over the passenger side (all over including the passenger headrest LOL) was the ticket. Then I let my upper body slip down under the wheel and used the left hand for everything. Hard, but it worked! Thanks!

[@Jomifr]

Seconding this in August 2024!! I replaced one on the passenger side a couple years ago and remembered hearing that the driver side was almost impossible to do yourself, so I thought I would need to take it in when the clicking began. However, this video laid everything out so clearly that I just followed your step by step and replaced it this evening!

[@klowny1969]

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[@almightywizard]

Can't thank you enough! As a guy with huge hands, I was all kinds of confused on how to get to this thing in such a tight space... pointing out everything I could detach and move without physically dismantling my dash was a godsend! Thumbs up to this all day!

[@klowny1969]

Awesome..glad I was able to help you out..don't forget to subscribe

[@dannybeans7724]

Thank you so much for this video! It helped tremendously. I also was able to develop a whole new range of combinations of F word variations during this job. My cussing vocabulary is now much more robust. Also, huge shout out to the commenter who suggested using a 9V battery instead of hooking the part up to the car battery. That worked perfectly.

[@sunlite9759]

Please e-mail F-words.

[@theskinztubes]

Great comment!!😂😂😂😂

[@bree3226]

This video may be 7 years old, but its helped me tremendously! Saved me hundreds and my normal mechanic (my dad) refused to do it cause of how difficult it is and said it's at least a 6 hour job and I finished it in less than 2 hours! Thank you!😊

[@klowny1969]

You are welcome!

[@deebee9582]

Thanks. Saved me some major $$$. Bought the part on Amazon for $13.62. I looked at a bunch of vids on the repair; this was the best by far. A word to the older folks out there (I'm 71) get a kneeling pad and some tylenol you're gonna need it.

[@klowny1969]

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[@xXebonyXroseXx]

This video just saved me $1,215. I'm not joking. The mechanic wanted $1,245 to fix this issue (both actuators were broken). They told me it would take 6.5 hours to do because they would have to disassemble my entire dashboard. I just did this in an hour and 45 minutes, and both actuators cost me $30 (together). Do I have scrapes, cuts, and sore muscles now? Yes. Am I mad about it? No. Because my AC works again and I fixed it myself. So THANK YOU.

[@klowny1969]

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[@00darlijah]

You are my chevy impala's guardian angel!!!😇😇😇 the dealer wanted 1500 bucks to fix two actuators we got one done so far we will fix the driver side on Saturday l!!! Great detailed video!!!

[@klowny1969]

glad i was able to help :)

[@westtexastiger]

Good GOD! The dealership wanted $1500?! That is absolutely insane.

[@rpruneau68]

@@westtexastiger That's BS since I am sure the Flate rate is less than an hour each. They should have quoted 2hrs labor plus the cost of the parts. I bought (2) chinese cheapos for $23 whereas, the OEM AC Delco part was $32. Even with mark-up and an hourly rate of $95 it should have only been about $300 to $350 and they still would have made $$$. I certainly hope you don't do business with them even regular service work. There is a reason we call them Stealerships.

[@westtexastiger]

@@rpruneau68 I would guess that maybe the dealership included labor to remove the dashboard completely, to get at the actuators. Also wouldn't be surprised if maybe there were a few other things included in the estimate - such as maybe replacing the antenna that the key fob uses to interact with the car. I never got the dealership to replace any of my blend door actuators, because I always did .y own. Not sure if I recall correctly, but I think I paid maybe $27 to $30 for AC Delco replacement parts.

[@czap]

@@westtexastiger that's a lot of labor if so. I had the drivers side actuator changed out a month ago at a dealer-$137 for the labor, about an hour of work.

[@richardguziak578]

Followed your instructions to a tee!!! Finished a job I dreaded would take 2 hours took 20 minutes because of your video!!! God Bless You Tube!!!

[@klowny1969]

Richard Guziak awesome!

[@dirtyfunk2368]

@Klowny1969 I appreciate the video very much. It was impossible for me to do this job without it. It saved me $500 and only cost me $60, plus some blood, time and patience. I am not a mechanic and I despise working on cars, but I did it for my daughter. It took me about 3.5 hours and I almost wanted to quit, but I stuck with it. It was very tight in there and getting my body to the right angles was a supreme challenge. Thank you again, I really do appreciate it.

[@klowny1969]

Glad I was able to help!! Don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@DC-hp8is]

Good, concise instructions. I've been stalling on replacing this actuator for obvious possible frustration reasons - looks less complicated than I thought. Thanks!

[@mikelofing6221]

This video is very well done. No wasted time with idle chat and fumbling with the camera. Great information and no bad words. Nice job!

[@arireid1245]

FINALLY SOMEBODY THAT'S KEEPS SHIT BASIC AND SIMPLE YOU THE MAN DAWG!!!

[@hekuboshi]

Thanks! No more clicking noise..... except my back, my back now clicks.

[@jimmy1life]

he did make it look easy shoot i got to the clips and no slot or slit on them different type kind that dont like being backed out lol bout break shit getting them out someone already got into my dash lol then cant move that one plug in way plus no small extension wtf gm

[@theskinztubes]

Great comment😂😂

[@luckynanda2354]

Lol good one! It's does take some pains to do it. Do it as your health allows.

[@sbssez]

STANDING OVATION!!!! Side note: I used 7/32 standard on the actuator screws. Also I turned the gray clip at 5:18 180 degrees w/o knowing it. It took a few minutes to figure it out when replacing everything.

[@TheHuskyGT]

2 years later and about 2 more actuators for both driver and passenger side. I can do this with my eyes closed now, in about 5 minutes. A fix that every 9th gen Impala should get very well used to. Pro tip: look for the generic no-brand Chinese knock-off in Amazon. They sell 2 for $19 and surprisingly they last more than the AC Delco and Doorman part. They have lasted me a full year now, where the others lasted just a couple of months. Plus, they are super quiet.

[@trixietaucher2382]

Thanks Klowny!!! I was able to do this myself! Didn't have any power tools, but made do with a wrench! 🔧 Took me forever, but no more loud ticking! My car would tick when I changed any air setting, unlocking/ locking, or even opening any door! So so glad it's fixed, and I can keep cool again! 😎 I feel like a super star!

[@klowny1969]

Awesome! Glad I was able to help! Don't forget to subscribe

[@trixietaucher2382]

@@klowny1969 Already did!!! 😁

[@jakesmitherbob8216]

You made it look so easy but man I appreciate people like you that share this kind of information that way we don't have to spend a ridiculous amount of money to get a $40 part replaced.

[@DanPellegrino486]

Advice, If you are heavy, have really big hands, or have trouble being upside down, get a 2nd set of hands to help you. Take your time as well, don't worry about all the people saying it takes 15 minutes. It took me most of an afternoon.

[@CountryDoll99]

Husband and I just done it! We rotated lol I need his arms and my hands

[@DanPellegrino486]

@@CountryDoll99 Awesome, its a terrible design and I don't miss that car much at all.

[@brandonbrooks9356]

Dan Pellegrino What were some of your issues with the car so far I’ve replaced two door actuators the gearshift assembly needed replaced it had a bad seal annoyed also the right to side doors don’t lock or unlock when it’s real hot out.

[@DanPellegrino486]

@@brandonbrooks9356 head gasket, 1st gear slippage, rear defrost, HVAC actuator, steering rack, passenger door lock. Traded it in at 70k. It was a POS.

[@binskibinski3068]

Yep over 5 hours and still doing it the effing clips and awkward position I’ve taken many breaks during the day

[@hereticmoses]

Probably one of the BEST instructional videos I ever seen on KZbin! You are a natural teacher, thank you!

[@klowny1969]

Thank you..don't forget to subscribe

[@3jobbob023]

Thanks for the video! Saved me money and aggravation. Great photography and step by step narration and instruction. Took me a while, but I'm 6'2" and right handed. Took a couple of breaks to combat my frustration,but worked out great... Thanks!!

[@klowny1969]

3jobbob023 awesome..thanks for watching and commenting

[@richardchupp8390]

@@klowny1969 Did you take the upper right screw of the actuator off with your left or right hand? Also, what position was your body in to get that troublesome screw off? Did you remove it blindly, or were you able to see the screw as you removed?

[@loristraub8362]

excellent video! mechanic tried to tell my mom a widow that it was her a/c compressor and wanted $500 to $600. Thank goodness for u-tube and this video!

[@calvinh.5776]

Thank you for posting this video! Local mechanics all said that some book says this is a 5 1/2 hour job. As a complete amateur I did it in 1 hour and 20 minutes following your instructions, and most of that time was spent looking for the proper socket/extensions. You saved me $350 plus taxes.

[@klowny1969]

awesome..glad i was able to help..dont forget to check out the description for my link to klowny1969 shirts!! also subscribe!! thanks

[@calvinh.5776]

klowny1969 My wife is afraid of clowns (especially creepy looking ones), but you should have some kind of a donation link or something. I would send $20 if you did.

[@klowny1969]

lol my GF also hates clowns but she puts up with me hahaha..thank you for wanting to donate..i appreciate it

[@har1106]

Thank you so much!!! Called the dealer and they made me feel like a dumb woman who didn't know what she was talking about. It took me a little while but it's fixed yay!! I need a new manicure but oh well ... Thanks again, on to the passenger side !

[@klowny1969]

Lost and Found awesome!!

[@MrRalph911]

awesome video. Just changed this actuator and the video was by far the best one showing how its done. No crappy camera work, excessive talking, just straight to the point. Get R done!

[@klowny1969]

Thank you, glad I was able to help..don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@jakemartin6200]

This is absolutely the best video I found for changing this insanely hard to get to actuator! You covered every part so well and had great lighting to show me what I was about to do! I am a 56 yo woman who is mechanically inclined but this was a real bitch to get to! I couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you!

[@klowny1969]

Glad I was able to help you out! Don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@RachelleGribowski]

This video was awesome. Thank you very much. I called 2 garages, and they both want $850+ to replace it. I thought for that kind of money I could buy all the tools and do it myself. I took me 1 hour to complete and 20 minutes of that was the trip to Auto Zone for the part. Thanks again!!

[@klowny1969]

Great job! Don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@JoeBuckDaniel1]

Just over five years to the day and you're still helping me out. Thanks Clowney!

[@klowny1969]

thank you sir! don't forget to subscribe and ring that bell!

[@renegade3616]

You are the first person I found that actually did the driver side and thank god I don’t have to pay no one to do it for me thanks to you

[@klowny1969]

Glad I was able to help..don't forget to subscribe and hit that bell 🔔

[@tonyward3161]

Great video bud, I have to go home after work and do this for a family member today, Thanks for the step by step video, Somebody wanted to charge 600 to do this. Ridiculous, Thanks again.

[@reginaldhilton7862]

I followed this video step by step and successfully changed mine. Just got done and I only paid about 10 bucks for the part (though I had to wait about 3 weeks for it). I would add that mine was not clicking, it simply didn't work. Works now though! Thank you!

[@klowny1969]

Awesome..dont forget to subscribe

[@2510joney]

I used your video today to fix my AC.. You are SOLID MY GUY!!!

[@chrisek1553]

Great video. You show where everything is and explain it all very well. Very nice job! Chris Ek

[@Foontflaky]

I purchased a 2009 Impala on craigslist and the seller did not disclose the actuators were funky, came to KZbin U. and discovered your fantastic video. Thanks for coaching me up Klowny .

[@klowny1969]

David Heck u got it

[@beenthere9762]

Absolutely wonderful video. Besides the fact that you save folks a fortune, your presentation, location, expertise, and "Patience" take the fear out of these jobs. Hats off to you sir, Well Done Indeed !!! And Yes, I just saved my son $200, I wish I would have done this sooner, I could've done the other two as well !!!.

[@stepfahn]

Thanks for the tutorial. Just replaced mine. Your video was priceless!!! Synched the new one up using a 9 volt battery from one of my smoke detectors and 2 wires I stripped from an old cat5 cable. If you don't have alligator clips and don't want to hook up to your car battery, the 9 volt battery will do just fine and you can't hurt yourself. I found it extremely difficult to get to the actuator as I am pretty large and the space is very small. I also have a Viper security and remote start system installed which was also in the way. It took more time than I expected, but I eventually found the right angles to get to the bolts. Thanks again for your help!

[@klowny1969]

+Steve Pfahning awesome..glad i was able to help

[@donberry3435]

Thanks for the excellent instruction video. I replaced mine in less than 20 minutes after watching you do it. Works perfectly.

[@TheSwaggedOutSamurai]

I want to thank you you saved me 700 dollars in labor and it wasn’t as hard as I thought, your video definitely took me step by step on how to fix this I’m so happy my car isn’t tap dancing anymore your the goat bro 🔥🔥🔥

[@klowny1969]

Thanks! Glad I was able to help you out! Don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@NathanShinholt]

Thanks for the video! Just fixed it! Idk how the heck you are physically situated, but I was physically upside down with my face next to the gas peddle, and my feet up by the head rest. And even that was barely enough to see what I was doing!

[@PonchoDayton]

DUDE. Until I saw your comment, I was going nowhere. I tried doing it upside-down as well, just as you painted the picture of yourself doing it, and FINALLY got it done. Took me 5 hours total, maybe 1.5 after I went upside down. Anyone that got this done in 20 minutes or whatever must have the smallest hands ever.

[@AlexG-qg8vf]

BEST VIDEO OUT THERE. The only problem i had was the position of the white pin, and moving the actual actuator motor with the harness. But everything is solvable. Took me a fat 3 hours but it was well worth it. Dealer wanted me to pay 800 for that job. It was ridiculous. Very well made and I appreciate the effort it took to do this AND film it. You are a legend.

[@klowny1969]

Awesome! Glad I was able to help..dont forget to subscribe and click on the bell

[@dylanwebb5870]

Thanks man, you really saved me a lot of money and learned a lot in the process with my dad. We had a harder time with our bigger ratchet, and it was hard for us to situate our arms to get back there. We took out all the panels that you did but it was still very difficult to reach it all. Its better for someone with small (but strong) hands. Your video was great though and definitely helps a lot of people!

[@klowny1969]

thats awesome..thanks for watching and commenting

[@jamesm4992]

Thanks brother! After paying $300 a couple years ago when the passenger side gave out I paid 45 bucks and did this one myself when the dreaded clicking happened on the driver's side. Appreciate the vid!

[@klowny1969]

James Mcandrews awesome

[@BillBattles]

Thanks for this video! Saved me 100's of dollars! It was definitely a pain getting down under the dash, and I ended up using a 9 volt and paper clips to set the new one. Good news is that it looks like the others are easier to reach for whenever they need to be replaced.

[@clarkward5102]

Thanks for the clear and understandable instructions. I've watched others trying to show this, but with not very clear instructions. I finished mine in about 2.5-3 hours. Getting the new one in place was the hardest part for me. I lined up the new one using the battery cable trick you showed, but it still wouldn't go back on. I noticed that it had a spring action to the post if you tried to turn it, but it would just spring back to the original position. I even went ahead and plugged the power back into it and still it wouldn't work. I finally decided to turn the car on with the air running and found that I could then maneuver the post and then I found that I could change the position of the post without it springing back to the original position. I also removed a screw that was in the way near the bottom of the actuator, and it finally went on and the cool air started flowing out of the left side vents!!! YES!!! I then put the screws back in and tightened them up and put everything back together. I had to pray my way through this one! Thank God and thank you for your great instructions! The mechanic was going to charge me $900 for this because he said it required pulling the dash. Well, I only paid about $75 for the part and tools I needed! It was a bear of a job, but perseverance paid off! Thanks again.

[@klowny1969]

Awesome! Glad I was able to help!

[@jeremyramirez3396]

Thank you so much man. Now that it's getting hot I was starting to die because in my car it wasn't making the noise but it wouldn't change temperature. You made it look easy but I was able to do it!

[@rgawt1870]

That's exactly what my car is doing I don't here no noise whatsoever yet I don't get cold air on the driver side only the passenger. I haven't done any work yet but I bet this the problem that I am having with my car.

[@xTHETRAINx]

@@rgawt1870 did you find out if that was the problem? I have the same issue on a 2013 impala

[@rgawt1870]

@@xTHETRAINx no I have not and the heat here in Texas is excrutiating. Someone told me about an auto electric that's what I'm doing next. The new actuator I installed didn't work out at all

[@xTHETRAINx]

@@rgawt1870 yeah I'm in San Antonio, my ac vents all blow cold today (measured about 50-60F) even when it was 100+ outside but my drivers side vent blows around 70+ F which doesnt feel cold at all. I'm going to have a professional evacuate the entire system and refill it with r134a.

[@rgawt1870]

@@xTHETRAINx yeah that's what I'm doing also we need a professional I thought I was going to saved me so money but apparently that won't be the case here 😧

[@arizonaillinois]

The strange thing about my father in law's Impala was the actuator continued to click, on and off, for several minutes even after the keys were removed. The darn actuator rotated after I had removed it but while it was still hooked up and was 90 degrees from the correct position when I matched it up to the old one. Took me a while to figure this out. Great instructional video. Saved the old boy a small fortune. Thanks for posting this

[@klowny1969]

Glad u figured it out

[@brucebry1529]

This is a good video and very helpful but it doesnt state how difficult it REALLY IS to get to this component on my 2012 Impala. I feel a good mechanic must be a contortionist to get his hands and eyes onto the part under the dash. You make it look MUCH easier than what my experience was!

[@klowny1969]

Sorry about that..but it wasn't that difficult for me..don't forget go subscribe

[@czap]

Little elevation of the car would help. Tried this at ground level in my driveway and every position I tried was a stress position. Upside down was the most comfortable, but I'm pretty much incapable of doing anything tricky that way. YMMV.

[@brucemcclain5752]

Dealer was charging me $790. Purchased this piece at Advance auto for $16 using speed perks rewards and a extra 15% off. Took 45 mins installing due to twisting and turning. I appreciate this video homie. ✊🏽. Saved over $750 now I’m heading to Zaxby’s

[@klowny1969]

Awesome..don't forget to subscribe

[@samstsurin785]

The process was really frustrating, but worth it.. thanks a lot for this amazing video

[@mariusmn9095]

Marius - CT, NOV 2018-Many, many, thanks for this video! I successfully fixed this issue on my car. I am not mechanical AT ALL. Sears refused to do the job. A dealer asked for $500 to fix it. This video was crucial !!!! I am 74, retired. Thank you again !!!! Best wishes !

[@klowny1969]

Awesome!

[@FormatorBlack]

Thanks, Klown! You saved me $1000 again!

[@klowny1969]

Lol thanks for watching and commenting

[@FormatorBlack]

It's a hassle but I hate paying big $$$ to a repair shop even worse!

[@klowny1969]

John Arkady i hear u..this is why i make my videos

[@FormatorBlack]

Yeah, man! I never get mine done as quickly or neatly as you, but what a feeling to save money!

[@Mr.Dishwasher]

I just fixed this problem in my car after almost a year of thinking the heater was just busted, I learned a lot trying to figure out why it didn't work but in the end it was just this dumb part that was challenging to replace but absolutely doable for someone who's almost never done car repair stuff before. Thank you for making this video!

[@klowny1969]

Awesome don't forget to subscribe

[@ytgeek8268]

Just replaced. Took about an hour. Tight fit to get in there. I had three pressure clips instead of two. I've seen the forums where people have paid $400 to get it fixed at the dealership lol. The part was only $40

[@klowny1969]

Corey GIbson yup they charge alot..thanks for watching and commenting

[@davidmason4037]

klowny1969 Yes and these are junk parts. Everyone with an impala I know has had all them replaced usually before 90k. And all the other recalls and problems.

[@SundaysChild1966]

Thank you SO FREAKING MUCH!!!! When I heard this noise, I thought something was going to blow up!! I had visions of all sorts of crap going wrong. Big sigh of relief .. another job for hubby, thank you again, you ARE THE BEST!!!

[@SundaysChild1966]

P.S. honestly .. thought I had a squirrel or something caught in a fan .. it's loud and scary

[@klowny1969]

Lol glad I was able to help

[@cwsosby]

Great Video!!! You make it look so easy, but it is a pain the ass to replace these actuators on the Impala if you don't have really small hands. I have done both sides a few times & still wonder how they go bad so fast. If you don't have a 5.5 mm a 7/32 will work fine for this application. Good luck and get your swear jar ready cause you'll need it :-) Oh, and they don't always click when they go bad.

[@stevenanthony3994]

I just bought one and replaced and right of the gate it starts clicking again, it does open the vent doors but I still clicks, any suggestions

[@cwsosby]

@@stevenanthony3994 Sounds like you might have got a bad one. Also, there are two of them on the right side relatively close to one another. Make sure you are replacing the correct one. I almost replaced the wrong one last time I did this (1week ago)

[@TommieGun71]

@@stevenanthony3994 ....I've replace theses on both side so many times that I've lost count. I've learned over the years to open the new actuator and inspect the gears before installing to save myself the aggravation of double working.

[@CHRISTisKing197]

Someone who mentioned the socket size in the comments! You are a hero!!

[@caliallstar1334]

PAIN IN THE ASSSSSSSS! It took me 1 hour to figure out 7/32! To this date I've never EVER heard of that size socket and I've been using tools for over 40 years! Also if you have a good pair of "miniature hands" be sure to use those instead of your regular ones 😡.

[@brockackerman9608]

Props to this guy for doing this with a camera it was tough to do but easy fix

[@klowny1969]

Thank you..don't forget to subscribe

[@p.k.808]

Thanks a lot for this video. Step by step instructions. Perfect...!!! My 11 impala was the same procedure. It is a pain in the a$$z Appreciate it.

[@sunlite9759]

Did 2 on my '09 and this is the third on my '13. Got GM and they agreed tp pay for 2nd on pass. side.. Ha! DA's started to take apart the air box to find out what was wrong!!!! WTF for?? Took the car back and did it myself. Just completed Driver's side. Video was a great help.

[@jcjones]

Much appreciated you sharing this. Just saved me $350

[@klowny1969]

Glad I was able to help..dont forget to subscribe

[@JesusChrist-wo3nv]

This really costs 350 to fix? Fuck that I’m glad klowny is here to save us a whole bag

[@DanneLafountain]

Seriously this guy though I was stupid I guess he tryed to charge me the same price . I fixed mine also🌟👍

[@christianjohnson8925]

Really appreciate this video!! I fixed mine as well....THANK YOU!!!

[@TheIrishfan007]

Great video. we have a 2010 Impala that already had once actuator replaced on the passenger side. The Chevy dealer (Highland, IL) wanted several hundred to fix, claiming it was a difficult and the parts were "expensive". After watching and re-watching the steps in your video......2 hours of my time (having to get part, take apart, and put together) and roughly 35$ for the part from O'Reileys. Thanks again!

[@chrisb1158]

My heat only works on the passenger side. The drivers side blows cold. Is the actuator I need to solve this issue?

[@kim.hadassah]

I have the same problem! Did you find out if this was the right part to fix?

[@THEBLOODYBALLOON]

@@kim.hadassah yes did you ever find out if this is the fix?

[@kim.hadassah]

@@THEBLOODYBALLOON yes it was. Unfortunately, since then I have had to replace both sides a couple of times. A weakness in the chevy impala limited I guess. Get yourself one of the attachments for your drill that is an extension that bends. It will help in those tight spots. Depending on your model of car it can be a pain to get to. Have patience you can do it!😊👍

[@alesiajones8772]

Did you ever find out what the problem was I’m having this same issue and need answers

[@catalinatorres9526]

My driver side blows hot but the passenger side cold 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Ant.01]

Thank you for posting this diy video. I had my passenger side actuator replaced when it was still under warranty and with your help I was able to do the drivers side myself and you saved me a few hundred dollars.

[@klowny1969]

awesome..glad i was able to help..don't forget to subscribe

[@mikechivy]

You're my fucking savior. Pardon my French but I found it necessary

[@klowny1969]

thanks fir watching and commenting

[@dannybarnhill9834]

You were a blessing to me. By me watching this video I was able to save myself 700.00. It was tight and hard to get to, but mission completed! Also the arm the actuator mounts to will easily move, so I didn't have to hook the actuator up to the battery to position to fit. Many Thanks!!

[@klowny1969]

glad i was able to help..dont forget to subscribe

[@dannybarnhill9834]

@@klowny1969 just did, thanks again

[@craniumkryptonite6367]

Good video!👍. But I was laughing when he said ,"hit the subscribe button, like me, do whatever to me "!....😂🤣😂

[@TheHuskyGT]

So my passenger side actuator broke. Got the part, replaced it myself in about 15 minutes. Now the driver side is busted. I took it to the dealership because I didn't think I could reach it myself (I'm really tall and have back problems). $510!! that is how much they were going to ROB me for, saying it was a hard to get to and it was a 4 hour job. Drove to my local Autozone, got the part for $30 plus the smallest ratchet and extension I could find. I came across with this video and will do it on my next day off. Thank you very much!

[@badidal3434]

You've saved me a hundreds of dollars, thank you very much Mr. Klowny

[@klowny1969]

awesome..thanks for watching

[@danieldunn195]

Thank you! I watched a number of videos and this was the most detailed. I know nothing about cars and am not handy, but was able to do this in about 90 minutes. It's a pain, but worth it. Thank you!!! Saved $550. Part was $40 at Advance.

[@klowny1969]

Daniel Dunn glad I was able to help

[@darrellwilliams3546]

is there any other way to adjust the acuators hole to line it up like the old one besides the wires to battery?

[@klowny1969]

Darrell Williams u dont really have to line it up..its just a little easier that way..u can insert the slot in first, then turn it and align it

[@darrellwilliams3546]

Thanks alot .. ur great man

[@klowny1969]

Darrell Williams lol thank u

[@buzzflewhart]

Here's another "TIP"..... rather than using the car's 12 volt battery to advance the new actuator to match the old ones position, use a small 9 VOLT battery with a battery clip and leads. MUCH EASIER (and safer) than hooking to battery leads ....

[@ZD14]

Thank you so much got it fixed! Your video saved me man. I appreciate it

[@gregrosen9616]

Best video on D/S actuator replacement on youtube. You made it look easy (and it's not). Excellent!

[@klowny1969]

Thank you! Don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@cray90bowman]

So glad I see this I fucking hate that sound

[@klowny1969]

thanks for watching and commenting

[@geraldnoyles9247]

Kudos!!!! I’ve been putting up the that annoying noise for 5+ years. Many earlier videos I watched about this issue led me to believe that I would need to remove the whole dashboard! Your video made it easy for me to get this job done. Thank you for the time you took to post this info.

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe

[@kambergk]

Thank you for your help! I definitely recommend the 5.5mm socket, and using the 9V battery to move the new actuator around to match the old one. I really appreciate you sharing this fix!

[@klowny1969]

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[@tyaramarlene5141]

If you replaced it and didnt know to switch it and it needs replaced again how do i know where to set it if it was set wrong and i don't have the old one

[@chase7914]

I thought I would have to shell out 100 bucks at an auto shop. Little did I know its only a $35 dollar part. You are a godsend

[@klowny1969]

Glad I was able to help you out..don't forget to subscribe

[@genniferwilliams213]

You have saved me once again! Passenger side last year and now I am fixing the driver side this year. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!!

[@klowny1969]

awesome! glad i was able to help!

[@mikebourlet549]

Thanks for the video. It saved me roughly $500. I ended up opening the actuator with just moving the plastic gears rather than rigging it to the battery. Great instructions.

[@klowny1969]

Glad I was able to help..don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@supremekingjesus425]

Thank you for this video. I waited for 3 years to fix it and I thought I would have to pulled the dash out just to fix this. I also replaced theses on my 2014 dodge avenger before but I never thought this would be the same thing to fix on my impala. . God bless you

[@klowny1969]

You got it!

[@lumbumbard]

Excellent photography and narration. Very comprehensive and complete. Thanks for this video!

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching and commenting..don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@PatrickMx92]

Thanks a lot! Was able to do this and the passenger side in around 1.5 hours. My mechanic quoted me $700 for about "7 hours of labor", so you saved me a lot of money! Next project is the rear door lock actuators haha...

[@klowny1969]

7 hours? You should never go back to him

[@czap]

This is a great video. It really is hell trying to replace the driver's side part without a lift, and ultimately I couldn't do it. But it still will help you make sure you figure out which side is busted. I thought maybe it was the pax side, since the rattle was plenty loud and the actuator was vibrating. Replaced that one myself. But no comparison once I followed these instructions to access the driver's side part. Noise was much, much louder and the vibration was way stronger. And given the reports of high prices to fix this at the dealer, this probably saved me a lot of money. I bought the part, and after failing to replace it, made an appointment with a dealer. Drove in with the new part on the pax seat and told them I knew for sure it was the driver's side since I had my hand on the actuator while it was clattering away. They used my part to fix it in about an hour, and they charged 137. Well under the multiple hundreds I see quoted throughout these comments.

[@tiino4690]

Just got an Impala and that’s the first issue I came across. Ima tackle this soon doesn’t seem bad at all thanks for the walkthrough

[@klowny1969]

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[@carlosgregory3659]

I commend you sir, thank you. Searching for a resolution for years I have dealt with the clicking problem and it finally stopped and got stuck blowing heat on the driver's side. So I came across your vid, impulse ordered the part, got it the next day and got to work. Took me about a couple of hours. Now thanks to your vid I will have cold A/C for this summer. Cheers!

[@klowny1969]

Awesome..glad I was able to help..don't forget to subscribe

[@mrhamburger6936]

This is the best video on this subject that I have found on KZbin my car started doing this the other day I didn't even get a chance to put the key in it

[@klowny1969]

Thank you! Don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@mattgaulke5296]

No noise baby! Thanks man, this tutorial saved me $300. Although, you made it look a lot easier than it actually was.

[@klowny1969]

Matt Gaulke thanks for watching

[@beenthere9762]

Yup, this is like watching a professional athlete, looks easy when they do it. But Klowny does it Awesome !! and he does make it as simple and easy as possible !!!!

[@PonchoDayton]

Thanks for the video! Saved me a couple hundred bucks. I don't know how you got it done at the angle you were doing it at either. I had to try doing it upside-down after seeing another commenter having success that way, and FINALLY got it done. Took me 5 hours total, maybe 1.5 after I went upside down. Anyone that got this done in 10-20 minutes or whatever must have the smallest hands ever, and zero broadness to their shoulders whatsoever.

[@klowny1969]

I'm a mechanic..we are contortionists :)

[@robertjackson9450]

Thank you for this post. Took you 13 minutes and took me 2 and a half hours but it worked! Sure appreciate you taking time to post this to help out an amateur mechanic. May God bless you!

[@klowny1969]

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[@devonyoung9985]

THANKS 👑 I. REPLACED THE PASSENGER SIDE NOW IM DOING THE DRIVER SIDE THANKS TO YYOUR VIDEO YOUR ABLE TO HELP MY DAD AND ME GET HEAT IN THE SNOW

[@klowny1969]

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[@t.n5338]

This video was awesome! It took me way longer than it should have because the clip at the top got stuck behind the actuator. I had to loosen the screws, they came out....lol. Only damage was to my thumb. No more annoying clicking! Thank you!

[@klowny1969]

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[@2dathroneify]

I'm older & need this replaced in my 2012 impala...help please. Hampton Virginia?

[@wakeupyourwhy6786]

Wow, you saved me. Thanks! I've used your video on changing the passenger side, so I knew right where to go when the driver side went out. I can barely get twisted around to do it myself. Amazed that you can replace it while holding a camera.

[@klowny1969]

lol thanks for watching

[@thomasj9700]

Klowny, much appreciated on providing this video for all us wanna be mechanics. Saved me some cash and made the Wife quite pleased for the evening. A/C is blowing cold and noise free!

[@klowny1969]

Awesome..thanks for commenting and watching

[@billonbikes]

You just saved me a whole bunch of money on the labor and the part on E Bay was only $11.50. Thanks again for this very informative video.

[@klowny1969]

Bill Skaggs u got it

[@Brocoriginal]

Once again, a big thank you to Klowny for helping me replace my 3rd actuator (heat and blend door) in our 2009 Chevy Impala. Do you have a tutorial for passenger door lock actuator? My friends are amazed that this close to 60, preschool teacher can fix her husband's car!

[@klowny1969]

Brocoriginal haha glad to hear i was able to help..only door lock actuator video i have is for a camaro..it might be a little different for an impala

[@dang2473]

Once i figured out how you must be positioned, i did this, couldnt do it kneeling next to car....i laid the driver seat back and laid on it, got it done, THANKS for the great video! Watched a vid on calibrating the system EASY!

[@greggibbs3375]

Video saved me a lot of hassle. Once I removed the three electrical connectors (metal clip and 2 plastic clip), I took a bungee cord and strapped them out of my way. My small extension was still too long, so ended up using a 9/32 deep well socket, and it worked out great. When it was time to put the screws back in, I wrapped a piece of Scotch tape around the socket / screw head to keep from dropping it. I sprung for the Delco motors, $30 ea. Hopefully this isn't a repeat repair for a few years down the road.

[@klowny1969]

Glad I was able to help you out..don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@The_Sword3]

Klowny, you're a genius ! Truly the best video on you Tube showing the replacement of the driver side blend door actuator.

[@klowny1969]

lol thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@kevinlinder6363]

Only took me about 3 hours to replace my driver's side actuator on my 2013 Impala. No more clicking. Woohoo! Thanks klowny1969 for the video!

[@klowny1969]

Cool..thanks for watching..check out the description for my shirts link

[@lancetruthhammer]

Well done. This video explained everything I needed to know to do this. One thing I noticed, is that even though I tried to put the new actuator into the same position as the old one, as soon as I plugged it in it moved anyway. I very well may have done something wrong to lead to this result, but it doesn't seem to have affected the functionality. Thanks for the video.

[@AsiansOutdoor916]

8 years later this video is still gold gave every direction this was very helpful thank you.

[@markbulkley7069]

Klowny, excellent video and yes, it worked for me. i had to change the driver side and the passenger side at the same time. Would have been over $600 at a shop but all it cost me was $72 for 2 actuators at Auto Zone. Many thanks for the very clear and precise video!

[@klowny1969]

awesome!!

[@nelsonperaza4163]

Thank you Manny, you're the man. For my 2011 Impala LT the neighborhood auto part stores don't carry it, they only show the blender door one. I only found it at Rocksauto.com; but, now what you showed is the same for the blender door (Dorman 604-108 ) so I can buy it here. I replaced the blender door actuator last year and now this failed. I was looking for a video like yours to be certain I could go safely without disturbing any airbag or alarm system and also the exact location to guarantee the least disassembling. Thanks again.

[@klowny1969]

+Nelson Peraza Glad i was able to help..thnx for watching and commenting