Well, I undertook this yesterday. Here are my comments on this process for the next newbie that has this issue:.
Pulling off the panel just takes some courage. Pull from the top since it hinges on the bottom. its all snaps except the hinging piece which has annoying screws. Its quite hard...
Thanks guys. Response has been amazing. If I pull off the actuator and move the door to the closed for heat position what keeps it in that position? Won't bumps in driving move it around? Also, does it modulate. If I can unbind it would, say, not going above 70 degrees stop it from getting...
Reading a few threads this appears to be a common issue. Mine is stuck open so I am getting heat all the time from the dash vents. Dealer says between 500 and 1,400 bucks to repair. I don't want them taking the dash out. The threads seem very complicated to try and DIY.
My question is there...