There might be more fasteners than this. The steering shaft below the first universal joint is telescopic so the shaft just sunk down towards the floor. This required a 13mm socket I think. That could've been my code, but by disconnecting the battery I have reset that code. I ended up removing the plastic trim. Warning: If you plan on doing this repair, I strongly recommend reading this entire article first. Back view of dash sub-structure.
While the light was on, I plugged my code reader into the diagnostic port, but it showed no trouble codes. Leave the air bag inside its plastic wrapper. This worked well for removing those small black screws that hold the plastic air duct together. The passenger-side end panel was different. I replaced the instrument cluster. Removing Top Of Dashboard: The top panel of the dashboard is held in place with a bunch of snap clips.
Windshield Fluid Not Spraying On 2008 Chevy Equinox — How To Fix, size: 800 x 600 px, source: i. The upper of these two bolts is longer than the lower bolt. This position is outside of the range of acceptable positions which is why the air blend door broke. Reference Info - Air Duct Screw Locations: Passenger side. All of the plastic parts need to be removed, and the steering column needs to be dropped down to the floor. Right side of dash area. I also removed the plastic trim ring that goes around the instrument panel.
Hidden by the center bezel, just below the radio, there were two more screws one on each side. Mar 22, 2011 It's more than a fuse and a relay that needs to be checked. I could feel the steel bar pivoting about this area, so I knew there had to be something back there. The connections marked M1 and M2 are wires that lead directly to the motor. I didn't keep detailed notes on everything. The actuator was the cause of the broken shaft on the blend door.
If no power and ground is good as well as the fuse, you can reply here or email me directly at and I can give you some other testing procedures to help diagnose it. Always stay one notch back from each end of the dial. Radio Wiring Diagram 2006 Chevy Equinox Lt ~ you are welcome to our site, this is images about radio wiring diagram 2006 chevy equinox lt posted by Benson Fannie in Chevy category on May 05, 2019. Removing the driver's side panel was almost identical to the passenger side procedure. This uses a bunch of small screws with a 7mm hex head. It's marked on the under side of fuse box lid.
This is the stud that caused problems earlier. These all required a 7mm socket. Since I made this repair, I've been turning the temperature dial all the way to the end and immediately moving it back one notch. I removed more wiring clamps red arrows. Since the nuts were removed from those two long screws that poke through the firewall near the heater hoses , I was able to pull the whole duct back and reach behind. When I was able to reach behind the bezel, I unplugged as many electrical connectors as I could. We know every persons judgment; will be different from one another.
The arrows point to the 3 mounting screws, which required a 7mm socket to remove or a Phillips screwdriver. I reached behind the dash and removed the nut with a socket 10mm, I think. However, I didn't re-use my original actuator, although it might actually work. Well use it for much better future posts. I realized that the actuator could be reached with only the glove box removed, although it was difficult to reach. If you cover this sensor, the headlights will turn on within a minute or two.
That's a lot of dough for a piece of plastic. I removed the instrument cluster. The air duct is removed and taken apart to replace the broken blend-door. But this is not nearly as difficult as it sounds. Now I'm beginning to see the picture. Occasionally, we may have to slightly change the layout, colour, or even accessories. This is why it's necessary to remove those two nuts on the firewall, in the engine compartment.