Front heater does not work but rear area of van does

Tiny
SYLVIAG1983
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  • 2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER
  • 175,000 MILES
My front vent heater to heat or defrost my van does not work. The back area of my van does work perfectly. What can it be?
Sunday, November 18th, 2018 AT 12:17 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

It does sound like the actuator for the heat/cold command has failed. I attached the procedure and some pictures for you for the repair.

Roy

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

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1. Remove the driver side knee bolster.
2. Locate the air temperature actuator (6).
3. Disconnect the air temperature actuator electrical connector (7).

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4. Remove the air temperature actuator bolts/screws (1).
5. Remove the air temperature actuator (2).
6. Remove the air temperature actuator lever (3), if necessary.
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Sunday, November 18th, 2018 AT 3:21 PM

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