How to access the “Mode Door Actuator”

JMAN3670

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2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER
3.6L
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
115,000 MILES

The mode door actuator on my 2014 pathfinder was determined to be defective. How do I access this item to replace it?

Thursday, September 4th, 2025 AT 2:12 PM

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MECHTRIX

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There's a left and right and middle front. And a rear wich one do you need?

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Thursday, September 4th, 2025 AT 6:40 PM

MECHTRIX

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Heres the diagrams with locations im assuming you needed the one for the front please click the images below thanks good luck

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Thursday, September 4th, 2025 AT 6:52 PM

MECHTRIX

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Also often times the parts still ok so check all fuzes and relays first I think in total there's 3 relays for that best of luck let us know how it goes

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Thursday, September 4th, 2025 AT 6:56 PM

JMAN3670

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Thank you Mechtrix...I believe it is the center one based on symptoms. The front dash does not always blow out of the center vents. I can reach in and manually move it to get some air. The other symptom is that sometimes it blows warm air when it should be cold. New compressor and radiator fan. Symptoms the same before and after. Two auto ac shops said it is the mode door actuator but neither shop does dash work!

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Friday, September 5th, 2025 AT 7:43 AM

KEN L

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Yep it does sound like the mode actuator is bad. But I would try doing an HVAC system reboot it might fix it, here is a guide to show you how.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-to-reset-your-cars-hvac-system-an-essential-for-every

Please let us know what happens.

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Saturday, September 6th, 2025 AT 9:54 AM