Captiva

Temperature Valve Actuator Replacement

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.





Note: The left-hand drive is shown. The right-hand drive is similar.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Remove the instrument panel storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the actuating rod by snapping it out of the lever with needle-nose pliers.
5. Remove the motor lever from its shaft by pulling the lever off.
6. Remove the motor retaining screws.
7. Remove the temperature door motor.

Note: The left-hand drive is shown. The right-hand drive is similar.

1. Install the temperature door motor.
2. Install the retaining screws and tighten.
3. Press the lever onto motor shaft.
4. Install the actuating rod onto the lever.
5. Connect the electrical connector.
6. Install the instrument panel storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .
7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .