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2003-2008 Toyota Matrix Pontiac Vibe Blend Door Actuator Removal and Replacement Clicking Noise Fix

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IF YOU ATTEMPT THIS REPAIR FIRST AND FOREMOST DISCONNECT YOUR BATTERY AND MAKE SURE YOUR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS FULLY DISCHARGED. IF YOU ARE UNSURE HOW TO DISCHARGE YOUR SYSTEM LOOK IT UP ACCORDING TO YOUR MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATION. AIRBAGS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND EVEN DEADLY; THEY CAN EXPLODE UNINTENTIONALLY. WORK WITH CAUTION AND WORK AT YOUR OWN RISK.
In this video I show you how I repaired my 2004 Pontiac Vibe that had a bad blend door actuator. If you hear a clicking sound or tapping sound behind your dash when you press your recirculating air button, chances are your blend door actuator is bad. First and foremost, before performing any work on your vehicle, be sure to make sure your battery is disconnected. I am in no way, shape, and/or form responsible if you break, damage, and/or injure anything during your repair. This is simply a video showing how I removed my blend door actuator and replaced it. This repair should be the same for all 2003-2008 Toyota Matrix and Pontiac Vibe.
Tools Needed:
-Phillips Head Screwdriver
-Quarter Inch 10mm Socket
-Quarter Inch 12mm Socket
-Quarter Inch 7/32nd Socket
-Quarter Inch 4" extension
-Quarter Inch Ratchet
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Replacement Dorman Part #604-132
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16 апр 2023

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@mightydaver 11 месяцев назад

This worked like a charm. Thanks! I used a tip I saw on another video since I have really big hands. To pull the actuator screws, I wrapped a rubberband around the socket with no wrench. This gave me enough grip turn the little screws out and back in again with just my hand.

@TheInteriorAutoMechanic 11 месяцев назад

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@CaptainSwallowtail 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for making this. I am usually scared off by interior stuff but I managed this job in under 2 hrs. The hard parts for me were getting the side trim pieces to the doors back in place and dealing with the screws that hold the actuator in. a 5.5mm socket turning it by hand did the trick. Pretty fun actually to pull the whole dash out of the car.

@TheInteriorAutoMechanic 11 месяцев назад

Happy to hear the video helped and you were able to accomplish your project! Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel!

@torque-aholic5039 День назад

Good job on the video bro

@TheInteriorAutoMechanic День назад

@@torque-aholic5039 Thank you! Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel!

@dadlife9921 Год назад

This looks daunting but your video makes it seem quite doable. I’ll be tackling this in the next day or so. We’ll see how it goes.

@TheInteriorAutoMechanic Год назад

It's definitely doable just be sure to disconnect your battery first, and just take your time. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel! Good luck on your project!

@alklasky146 11 месяцев назад

thanks, worked like a charm except the air bag elec connect would not come off easily. thanks again

@TheInteriorAutoMechanic 11 месяцев назад

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@quincymb8576 11 месяцев назад

I tried the "faster" way two years ago, bad itvtook forever. And I just had to feel it out and still only got one screw back in before I had to give up with the other. This longer way is bound to be much faster and allows me to do the job right. Which is a good thing as this part fails pretty much every year.

@TheInteriorAutoMechanic 11 месяцев назад

Happy to help! Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel!

@crazygypsywoman 11 месяцев назад

Remove the passenger air bag instead gives you same access from above. Only 1 electrical clip & 3bolts, all accessible with long extensions & socket set.

@TheInteriorAutoMechanic 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the input I'll give that a shot in the next one I replace.

@chadtransam2 Месяц назад

So much easier.

@mikedurham7309 6 месяцев назад

Thanks this video helped me lot.

@daleajca 8 месяцев назад

I have a 2004 Toyota Matrix. I watched your video and it looks like something I'd like to tackle. The problem is when I called O'reilly's and Auto Zone the part number you gave doesn't fit, ie. 604-132. The part number I was given was 604-905. Hope this helps!

@TheInteriorAutoMechanic 6 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@randykruger 6 месяцев назад

Well done ... thanks

@TheInteriorAutoMechanic 6 месяцев назад

Happy to help! Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel!

@dabcorn 8 месяцев назад

Yeah, that is waaaaaay too much work! And guess what, the new one will fail all too soon as well. It's the stupid plastic gear teeth. What I did to fix the click it simply splice in the wiring a "momentary contact" push-button switch that hangs inside the glove box. I push the recirc button, then I push the momentary contact button until I hear the air flow change OR the clicking start. Release the button. Door is in new position, and now no electric to motor, so no clicking! When I push the recirc button to off, I push the momentary contact button again, listen for the air flow to change or the clicking to start again. Release button, no electric, no click, all is good. 3 pack of buttons is about $6. Did both my Vibes after replacing both motors that started clicking again before 1 year. This momentary contact button fix is 100% gonna stop the clicks for good! Sooooo much easier to do as well! I have done all the maintenance and repairs on my 05 & 06 Vibes. (except the air bags!)

@cam1138 3 месяца назад

Is there only one actuator door in the Pontiac Vibe or is there at least two more

@LifewithLogo 5 месяцев назад

So with the airbag , that little clear piece attached to the yellow piece. How do you get that off?

@GunnersCarHole 11 месяцев назад

cool thanks for the info!

@TheInteriorAutoMechanic 11 месяцев назад

Happy to help! Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel!

@robertomulero514 8 дней назад

How's the dorman part holding up so far?

@EricHunter-xo7tm 6 дней назад

Dorman is actually making better parts these days.

@williamjenkins7464 8 месяцев назад

I have a 03 Pontiac vibe with 22000 miles on it can not get the airbag light to go off what to do with it. Thanks.

@markistight 7 месяцев назад

This is most likely a failed clockspring behind your wheel. Very common failure and about 15 min job

@TheInteriorAutoMechanic 6 месяцев назад

Hi there, you need to get someone to scan the code and see what fault the SRS module is throwing them you can proceed in fixing it. Basically the code will tell you where to look and what to look for.

@kayleekulm4643 Год назад

The nob on the left that controls where the air goes won’t turn on my car any idea how to fix it ??

@TheInteriorAutoMechanic Год назад

If the knob feels like it is stuck and will not rotate. You most likely have a binding cable. If you take everything apart you should be able to look on the back side and follow the cable and see where it goes to. Either the cable is binding or the door that it connects to is stuck or has something jammed in it. A lot of times things will fall down the defrost vent and jam the door. The door I'm talking about should be close to the center of the dash.

@kayleekulm4643 Год назад

@@TheInteriorAutoMechanic that makes a lot of sense definitely something jammed in that door your talking about! Thanks a lot!

@TheInteriorAutoMechanic Год назад

@@kayleekulm4643 Happy to help! Good luck on your project! Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel!