Defrost Flap Servo

December 10, 2014

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IMG 1...
Remove the instrument cluster to access the defrost flap servo in the upper right corner.

IMG 1... Remove the instrument cluster to access the defrost flap servo in the upper right corner.

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IMG 2...
I learned the hard way to put some kind of dropped screw catch under the work area to prevent loosing parts down the inaccessible nooks and crannies of the vehicle.

IMG 2... I learned the hard way to put some kind of dropped screw catch under the work area to prevent loosing parts down the inaccessible nooks and crannies of the vehicle.

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IMG 3...
There are four mounting screws and one connector to remove.

IMG 3... There are four mounting screws and one connector to remove.

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IMG 4...
The servo removed.

IMG 4... The servo removed.

0 2014/12/10 21:09:09 mailshack

IMG 5...
The servo motor is out; the contact area on the shaft needs cleaning/polishing.

IMG 5... The servo motor is out; the contact area on the shaft needs cleaning/polishing.

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IMG 7...
The contactor cap; the contact tabs need cleaning and polishing. Look close and you'll see carbon build-up on the tabs.

IMG 7... The contactor cap; the contact tabs need cleaning and polishing. Look close and you'll see carbon build-up on the tabs.

0 2014/12/10 21:10:59 mailshack

IMG 8...
Closeup of the motor shaft showing light build-up which prevents good electrical contact.

IMG 8... Closeup of the motor shaft showing light build-up which prevents good electrical contact.

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IMG 9...
The servo disassembled. Not dificult at all.

IMG 9... The servo disassembled. Not dificult at all.

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#4 = Cool Air Bypass Flap; Servo Drives It.

#4 = Cool Air Bypass Flap; Servo Drives It.

0 2015/07/09 10:02:49 mailshack