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Just got done changing one out on a 2000 Ford Windstar. Easiest way we found was to remove the radio/cd player, and the front panel of the AC/heater controls. you'll find the actuator door located directly behind the two. Once you're that far its as simple as removing the bolts, and unplugging it, and switching it out. Careful though, as you will want to make sure of your engine size. A 3.0 liter and a 3.8 runs different size actuators (the plastic pipe coming off is shorter on the 3.0). Once its replaced, just take the panel and hook the ac/heater controls back in and test it to make sure the problem is fixed. Also you may need to grab a set of prongs for removing the stereo, found a set of universal ones at Advanced Auto for about $7.50.
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