Behind the dashboard
might be the rain sensor
take of the cover and go get a new bulb and put it in, or go to a dealer and theyll do it
my 2000 de ville hides the blend door activator behind the glove box to the left
To replace the actuator blend door in a 2000 Lincoln LS, first disconnect the battery to avoid any electrical issues. Then, remove the dashboard and the center console to gain access to the HVAC system. Locate the blend door actuator, typically positioned near the heater core, and unbolt it from its mounting. Disconnect the electrical connector, replace the actuator with the new one, and reassemble the dashboard and console.
The heater blend door is not run by vacuum. It is run by an electric actuator.
The temp blend door actuator would be found behind the dash assembly mounted to the HVAC box. Unfortunately the dash needs to be removed to gain access to the actuator.
The entire dash assembly needs to be removed to gain access to the blend door actuator. Big job, suggest acquiring a shop manual of you plan on doing this job yourself.
Blend door actuator.
Assuming the "actuator" being asked about is the one for the temperature blend door...See "Related Questions" below for lots of detailed information / instructions on replacing
The blend door actuator in a 2000 Acura TL is located behind the dashboard, typically on the passenger side, near the climate control system. To replace it, you'll need to remove the lower dash panel and possibly the glove compartment for better access. Disconnect the electrical connector, unscrew the actuator from its mounting position, and then install the new actuator by reversing the removal steps. Make sure to test the new actuator before reassembling the dashboard components.
The temperature blend actuator is located behind the dash assembly. Unfortunately the entire dsah assembly must be removed to gain access to it.
The temperature blend door and actuator is located behind the dash assembly. The dash assembly needs to be removed to gain access to the blend door assembly.