Vent actuator 2010 impala

SOURCE: 2000 Astro van - vent

The problem is a 1/8 diameter hose that runs from the front of the engine over the top and connects at the rear of engine on the drivers side. It is a vacuum hose #GM15967970 It cost about $6.22 at your GM dealer. Hope this helps Bill. My E-Mail is [email protected]
This was posted on a problem with a 2002 astro, I do believe it is the same fix. A simple vacuum hose, It is difficult to route through the engine

SOURCE: bad smell in air vent chevy impala

It is not fixed by an aerosol or scent additive to the air in the cabin. It will only mask the smell for a period of time.

Your cause is the air filter for the A/C system. You can buy a new one at local auto stores.

To replace it, you will need to open your hood. On the passenger side of the car, look just under the windshield at the trim panel under the wipers. You will see several tabs holding down this particular side of the trim piece. Using a phillips head screwdriver, gently rotate the screw pieces out of the tab holder (if this doesn't get it, you'll need to use a small flat head in unison to apply pressure to the screw to come out). There are 3. Once these are removes, gently pull the hood rubber gasket seal up and place out of the way. Note: you won't need to remove it from the car, just enough to clear the trim piece. Remove the trim and you will see a filter. Remove the filter and replace. Installation of trim is reverse.

That will fix your mildew smell from the vents. This WILL NOT fix a mildew smell if caused by interior mildew.

Note: The directions to change this filter are also found in your Owner's Manual if you have it. It is a simple procedure and should take about 15 minutes if you are taking your time.

Thanks for the inquiry.

SOURCE: 2005 Chevy Impala driver's side heat blows cold.

First....buy a drivers side air flow actuator at a auto parts place for dual zone heating/cooling.
(NAPA etc will have it.....or the dealer)
Open the glove compartment.....all the way....you may have to take the screws out at the bottom......look in at the heater assembly....look over to the left....you will see the two air flow actuators.
Look at the part you have and match it to the part on the heater assembly.
The actuator that is closest to the engine is the drivers side control.
Replace it.
Try your controls and check for heat and cooling on both sides.
The stepper motor in these actuators goes bad on quite a few...but over look that.....you have a great car,good for many miles of trouble free driving.

SOURCE: vent door stuck and can't remove glove box

why can't you remove the glove box? You can get at the door from under the dash but it's a ***** to do. try lubing the vent cables unless it uses the vacuum motor, if it uses the vac. motor it will be hard to get to without the glove box being out.

Testimonial: "Thanks! I just don't know how to remove the glovebox."

Greg Bernett

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• Posted on Apr 18, 2010

SOURCE: location and removal of the air vent actuator

Removal & Installation

1. Remove the floor air outlet duct extension from the floor duct.
   
2. Remove the center console, if equipped.
   
3. Remove the screws from the center console duct, if equipped.
   
4. Remove the center console duct, if equipped.
   
5. Disconnect the electrical connection at the mode actuator.
   
6. Remove the mode actuator mounting screws from the HVAC module.
   
7. Remove the mode actuator as an assembly with the actuator cam.
   

1. Install the mode actuator as an assembly with the actuator cam.
   
2. Line up the heater/defroster valve lever with the mode actuator cam slot.
   
3. Line up the A/C valve lever with the mode actuator cam.
   
4. Install the mode actuator mounting screw to the HVAC module and tighten to 14 inch lbs. (1.6 Nm).
   
5. Connect the electrical connection at the mode actuator.
   
6. Install the center console duct, if equipped.
   
7. Install the screws to the center console duct, if equipped, and tighten to 14 inch lbs. (1.6 Nm).
   
8. Install the center console, if equipped.
   
9. Install the floor air outlet duct extension to the floor air duct.
   
10. Calibrate the HVAC module actuators.