shreder55

Was finally able to get at that last screw and removed actuator. Only problem was the black plastic "cam" that moves the doors came out with it. Is there any trick to putting it back in? Better to attach it to actuator first, or get it lined up in place on hvac box, then install actuator? The only good news is that since I removed the old actuator, now have air coming front vents instead of defrost!

Ok, great. thanks, I wasn't really looking forward to pulling the dash. Will give it a try. I've even checked on craftsman tool site and they make a slim line ratchet. May try that if your method fails. Thanks again!

Ok, does anyone have first hand experience with the removal of the mode door actuator, on a 2002 Suburban, with manual A/C? I'm beginning to think this was installed first and then the rest of the vehicle built around it. First off, have tried doing the resetting/recalibration maneuvers with no success. Temp works fine. Vents are stuck in default mode, coming from defrost vents only. I have been able to visualize and remove the bottom screw for the actuator, but the top one appears to be impossible to get at, let alone remove, Due to a large metal frame member for the steering column, there is no way I can get a 1/4 drive and socket on the screw. I'm thinking the only way at this is from above , requiring the dash to be removed. Unless I'm missing something, which has been know to happen, I'm stumped. Have seen other post where steps were listed for removal, but it doesn't mention how to access this last screw. Any info /advice on this would be great!