Blend Door actuator replacement. NEED HELP!

[gojoe00]

I just recently had my blend door actuator go bad on my 03 explorer XLS. I know it is located by my right shin while in the driving position. My problem is how do I get to where it is located to replace the blend door?
Any help would be GREAT!!!

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've deleted your other thread since it's identical to this one. A quick search on this site will show you many threads on the blend door. It's a common part that needs to be repaired.

 

[gojoe00]

Welcome to this forum! I've deleted your other thread since it's identical to this one. A quick search on this site will show you many threads on the blend door. It's a common part that needs to be repaired.

Brooklyn, I have searched every where on this site and all the blend door posts start with the blend door actuator already removed. I need to know what is the best way to get to the blend door acct. The more specific the better.
I would like to get this fixed in the next few days.
Thanks for the reply,
-Mike

 

[BrooklynBay]

It's behind the glove box. This is one of the links in # 61 in my list of useful threads: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=198271

 

[gojoe00]

It's behind the glove box. This is one of the links in # 61 in my list of useful threads: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=198271

Brooklynn, I really do appreciate your hepl on this blend door matter but my blend door act. is not in behind the glove box it is below the steering column. I am still searching the best way to access this area. I have read posts that said i have to remove the hole column and some posts that say is is alot easier than that. What I need are specific step by step instructions on how to access this area from the begining.

 

[BrooklynBay]

I was trying to find more information, but I only have a photo of the actuator so far:

 

[BrooklynBay]

I found a step by step procedure for a 2004 model: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_repair_the_blend_door_in_the_heater_on_a_2004_Ford_Explorer

 

[mikbor1]

I did mine in my 2003 XLT 2 weeks ago and followed the hints in this post

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=198271&highlight=blend+door

 

[fracapala]

There used to be a thread with pics on this site, used it to do my '03 had to remove center console. Also removed drivers seat for easier access laying on the floor. Took a couple hours to do using wrenches and 1/4" drive ratchet with extensions and universals. Beats the mega bucks to have it done by the stealership.

 

[gojoe00]

Well, just to finish this post, I gave up on installing the blend door and brought it to the dealer. Cost me 320 bucks. I just didn't have the confidence/time to install it myself.
Thanks to all of you that tried to help.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Thanks for the update!