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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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Blend door

Hello all,
Been reading here for a bit and found out that I am not alone in my blend door problem. My question is two part:

Has any one already posted pics and step by step instructions for dash removal?

Does any one have any feedback on the through the glove box with a dremel method as opposed to dash removal?

Thanks much and have a good day!!
John
 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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What's the dremmel method?
 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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What's the dremmel method?
This is the dremmel method. HeaterTreaterweb3
 
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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I just completed a blend door installation today. It was highly difficult - bloody knuckles, cuts, sore body, but well worth it. Didn't remove the dash - I cut using a dremel tool. The biggest difficulty was removing the vent duct. I just used my dremel tool and cut it so I could get to the bolts that hold the actuator in place.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 07:32 AM
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blend door

I saw your post this morning and thank you for your reply.

It sounds like it was pretty tough job. I found a a local mechanic who will replace it for 460 dollars cash plus parts I have not figured out which way to go.

Right now i am inclined to fix it myself I can not make 460.00 dollars in eight hours so it would seem to be time well spent!!

I am curious were the instructions on the heatertweeter kit pretty good? I can surely follow directions!!

Thanks again for your relpy and congratulations!!!
 
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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The instructions are pretty straightforward. I replaced mine this weekend. The most difficult thing to remove will be the vent duct right below the actuator. I caught pure hell trying to get it out of the way - in the end, I just used my dremel tool and cut away at it until I could get to the actuator. The air flow to the floor won't be affected by the cut. Other than that, it's not that bad a job. Hope this helps.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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Is this method using the "ebay blend door fix"? has anyone had any success with that?
 
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