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I know this video is old but I would like to thank you for this video I have managed to replace mine after watching your video, it took me hours because I didn't have the right tools but Im glad that I did it. Thanks a lot

My shop wanted $1200 to $1500, I'm foolish enough too attempt myself. I think I'll remove the dash though to gain a little more access/visibility. Thanks for posting and warning us!

GOOD JOB!! Thanks for not telling me its easy, took me all weekend but I got it. Now I know why mechanic wanted $700 for the job.

I did it!!! 2008 Titan. Get all your duck in a row. Study this video and others on this repair and you can do it to. Thanks for the inspiration Romeo. $30.00 not $1000.00 !

Dude ..you had me rolling ! Indeed this is a job for stretch Armstrong .... I've know buddies with Titans that just trade it in for a new one when this 'clicking' starts-lol. I just bought a 2017 base model Titan, great truck so far, probably still use same actuators .... one thing though I like is simple like yours. The higher trims with all the extras like duel climate are in for a bigger nightmare.

There is lots of access if you remove the dash panel. Amazing you got that replaced without the removing dash.

This is the best video on how to do this. Thank you i was able to do mine from this video.

You weren’t kidding! It’s a huge pain in the ass. I’m changing my actuator, pulled it off but had a hard time reinstalling. Called it a day and will resume tomorrow.

Jinny, No I haven't replaced anything yet. I want to make sure I change the right one first. I believe I have it located but according to the dealership the actuators in stock have been returned to Nissan due to them being mismanufactured. They are expecting the replacements any day now. The actuator that I think is malfunctioning is above the brake pedal. I think it isn't engaging the moving parts that connect to the diverter flap. Does that make sense? It it hard to see the entire mechanism.

I have a 2010 titan and mine is doing the same thing....If i turn the middle knob from cold to hot a bunch of times the ac will kick in but now its to the point it only blows hot....I think all my actuators are the same...So is the middle knob located on the right side of the dash thats the 1 i need to change...It makes a wewewe noise but it seems it does not open all the way to blow cold air....ill be fixing it this weekend ....Thanks if you could reply

Thinking about doing this. Thank God, I have small dainty fingers and long arms. Thanks for the video

hi i just purchased a 2011 armada which also does the clicking noise on the passenger side dashboard however mine is the dual ac will the part be the same ? and will it also be in the same spot as in your armada ? thanks

Hmm. have a 08' QX56 with no heat on passenger side just cold air. Seems this may be the problem... but ive heard theres a center one also ??

Is this the same for a 2001 pathfinder ? (R50, previous generation )

just finished this project, took me and my buddy 4 hours, its real tight, you must have skinny arms and long fingers, its really freaking tedious, this video gave me faith to tackle the project. Nissan wanted 1,000 to fix it, its a 45 dollar part... they wanted to keep it for 2 days too, I said fuck it, i tried it and saved some cash and my ac is back working again in time for summer

i have a problem with air going through the defrost vents when it is on front vents would the actuator above the gas pedal be the issue or something else

I have a 2005 titan Le, I have the knocking sound as soon as I turn on the truck. My ac does not work. My ac compressor turns on for a second and turns back on after 15 seconds..:is this the problem?

so the actuator that controls the far right knob which is the different AC modes is above gas pedal?

I have a 2010 Nissan Titan I can't control my temperature when I turn the knob just above the full cold mark it starts blowing hot air . I looked at the actuator for the blend door and moved the knob and I have no movement at all do you think it's the actuator or the control thank you.

romeo guishard jr I have a 2004 nissan titan they do the same knocking what happens if I dont fix it? can you please let me know

Just stumbled across your video, I have a 07 Nissan Titan, my problem is that my ac isn’t coming out cold and it’s got a clicking noise from time to time right in the same area yours did.. I’ve replaced it at the dealer and they charged me $2400 because some of my dash had to be replaced. They said that because they’re going to remove it, some clips might break so they charged me for the labor of replacing this part plus whatever parts of the dash they broke while removing it. My question is, what was the initial problem with your ac.. Was it just the clicking ? Or was there no cold air coming out? When I took mine in the first time they checked everything and it was the actuator that controls the hot and cold… I’m thinking it’s the same thing again since it did the same clicking noise as before.

Hi, do you know if a 2006 Infiniti is the same for all three ?

Dang. I need that schematic

Really appreciate this video. I have the same issue on my 05 Titan. But I don't understand why you removed the radio (other than to create the small hole for the flashlight?) or the area with the shifter and the solenoid? What do those have to do with it, and you said something about depressing the brake pedal to release the solenoid? If you could provide just a bit more detail I would sure appreciate it!

Did this cause problems with heat not working before you replaced the part? I drive an 06 Titan. Replaced thermostat, heater core, and actuator for the fan. Still no heat.

Would this cause no cool air in the back? I'm having a problem where there is no cool air coming out the overhead vents in the rear. I get cool air through all of the front vents and the foot rear vents. It makes it difficult to have passengers in the truck. I also noticed there's no power to control anything on the rear overhead console. It can only be controlled from the front.

will this process work for the Pathfinder as well?

This video was a tease. I need to see a DIY video! ;) Where's that one? My 04 Titan studder clicks for a second or two when I go from cold to heat so I think this is the same actuator replacement.

I got pretty small skinny hands and I can't get my hands in that area I don't know how in the hell you were able to. Most impressive.. course I'm 52 years old. And carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands that leaves my hands on fire, the arthritis gives me nasty cramps, that doesn't help anything.

Just want to confirm here. The dial that controls the direction of air flow (floor, face, defrost, etc) is the actuator on the drivers side behind the steering wheel area? my 05 clicks for about 5 seconds when I turn that button only. Does not do it when I turn the air temp dial. Also my airbag light started blinking at the same time the actuator started clicking.

Thanks, Im off to do mine.

I got two of the three out and now i need a 5.5 wrench to get the front one out. Cant fit a rachet under the ac line.

how hard was it to remove the round center dash part?

I have dual zone and my defrost mode does not work now. The dash and floor air works. I noticed a clicking noise a few months before it quit when I tried to turn it to defrost. Now, no defrost at all. Which actuator do you think that is. 2006 Titan LE 4x4.

What’s the difference between this motor and the one above the gas pedal?

PITA.. lol ya you just got a subscriber!

Thanks for the video. I have been able to replace the actuator with a new one. However, the clicking noise is still there when I change the temperature. I realize that the actuator in the video is for defrost, but I am convinced that it's the one that's making the noise. Do you have any advice? Thanks.

The trick is how do you replace the activator where it connects to the arm that mine has a big crack going through it? Is it even possible?

I have a 2010 Nissan Armada. My problem is the air conditioner on the one hand, the driver is hot and on the one hand the passenger is cold, please help

question.. I am having the same knocking issue in my 2012 armada.. the sound is coming fron the right side glove box area.. im having no issues with a/c or anything i can notice for that matter. I have had to replace the battery a couple times since thia knocking started.. I took the truck to midas and they said its powersteering possibly but I havent seen anyone with this knocking mention a powersteering issue..have you heard of the knocking being a powersteering problem?!?

By the way, it looks like only 3 small bolts?? How much was the part/ actuator?? Good job, thanks again =)

would you suggest that passenger side seat removal would have facilitated easier part replacement?

Why did you remove the console bezel??

Wow dude.! You took everything out on that dashboard just for that.?

Do you have the part number? Is the new one updated so that it doesn't do this again?

what going on my blower motor works but only blows down to the feet portion of the vents?

Good job, man! now, tell me, did you fit your fist/hand thru that hole, where your flashlight was?? So I mean in a middle?? Not thru the glove box??? So you have to basically just feel the nuts/bolts??? I have seen couple videos here, they do same thing, BUT they remove dashboard!!! They say it took fricken 5 hours!!!! youtheman =)

but you mean all the ac or just the part

So if you could please explain why are you doing this, what was the problem ? I’m trying to find out why my 11’ Armada makes a knocking noise under dashboard passenger side.

Shit for the amount the dealership charges, ill try to do it myself.

Nissan will replace driver or passenger air mix door motor for free on 2004 - 2011 Armada and Titan. Call your local dealer with your VIN and mention bulletin NTB11-048. Good luck!

I did it your way I was successful however my hands are cut up. it is harder than putting socks on a chicken. I'll never do it again. it paid $600 I make 45% FYI there are 3 arms that hook into the swing arm the one closest to the front is impossible to see u have to know it is there. good luck to whoever trys this.

Next time, remove the dash. That's what the dealership would do. They do it that way for a good reason.

awesome video. scraped the shit out of my arms . should have hired a small asian child to get in there no prob

hi

I call bullshit I can see your wrist when you say your tightening it and I did one yesterday could barely even get my arm in to it HAD to remove the Dash unless there is a difference in a 2010 Armada.........

10 to 15 minutes? Lol. More like 2 to 3 hours lol