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Used 1998 Buick Century, missing -both- heater/ac door actuators

Used Buick, missing both heater/ac door actuator motors, can only find a part number for one (balkamp BK6551545), does it take two of the same? Where are they located under the dash, can I get to them without removing the dash?

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You can remove radio to get to them.disable air bags when working around dash.

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Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console
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