For 1990-2009 cars

## Defroster Valve Actuator Replacement RHD

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the I/P lower trim plate assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
2. Remove the instrument panel outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
3. Remove the I/P compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
4. Remove the left side floor duct. Refer to Floor Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side .
5. Disconnect the defrost mode actuator electrical connector (1).

Important: Using a suitable tool, squeeze the rear passenger mode rod to rear passenger mode door lever retaining clip (1) to detach the rear passenger mode rod (2) from the rear passenger mode door lever (3).

6. Detach the rear passenger mode rod (2) from the mode door lever (3).
7. Remove the defrost mode actuator to HVAC module assembly retaining screws (2).
8. Remove the defrost mode actuator and the rear passenger mode lever (1) from the HVAC module assembly (3).

Important: Rotate the rear passenger mode rod (1) to match the actuator lever locking position opening (2), then remove rear passenger mode rod (1).

9. Detach the rear passenger mode rod (1) from the defrost mode actuator (4).

Important: Take note of the rear passenger mode lever (3) position in relation to the defrost mode actuator (4).

10. Gently remove the rear passenger mode lever (3) from the defrost mode actuator (4).

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the rear passenger mode lever (3) to the defrost mode actuator (4).

Important: Rotate the rear passenger mode rod (1) to match the actuator lever locking position opening (2), to install the rear passenger mode rod (1).

2. Attach the rear passenger mode rod (1) to the actuator (4).
3. Install the and the rear passenger mode lever (1) to the HVAC module assembly (3).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install the defrost mode actuator to HVAC module assembly retaining screws (2).

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1 N·m (9 lb in).

Important: Make sure the rear passenger mode rod to rear passenger mode door lever retaining clip (1) is correctly engaged to prevent the rear passenger mode door lever (3) from functioning incorrectly.

5. Attach the rear passenger mode rod (2) to the mode door lever (3).
6. Connect the defrost mode actuator electrical connector (1).
7. Install left side floor duct. Refer to Floor Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side .
8. Install the I/P compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
9. Install instrument panel outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
10. Install the I/P lower trim plate assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
11. Perform HVAC system relearn. Refer to HVAC Control Module Programming and Setup .