🌬️ HVAC Air Door Actuator 604108 for 2004-2013 Impala - Blend Door Actuator Review

It drives me crazy how often they fail on my 2011 Impala, but I'm glad they're affordable and easy to replace. Stay away from the dealer, you'll end up paying over $150 to fix this when you can do it yourself for a fraction of the cost. I bet I will buy more of these in the future.

Replaced a defective part with this product about 4 months ago. It worked great for me on the Impala. The dealer said it cost $300 to fix the annoying clicking behind my glove box. $15 for this part, small socket and ratchet and 10 minutes was all it took. I understand the need to make a profit, but I will keep the money in my pocket, thanks!

The drive lasted only one year. Both drives need to be replaced. It's very annoying when they come out. This is a Chevrolet problem. Bad technique. You can expect more from a great automaker. Searched for the problem and many have complained about the need to replace these defective items. They think retaining customers is important to them. Obviously not. Just try to have a Chevy dealer fix it.

This is the part I needed for my car. If you had to buy that, it's most likely due to the annoying rumble of the original part. This is because there are plastic gears inside that will break over time. This part works like the original, but you can expect the same problem to return after the expected life if the gears are wasted. It's easy to install once you get to the under-dash location.

Installation can be difficult, but you don't need a mechanic or workshop to do it. I didn't have a special key on hand, so I bought a $2 key at a local pawn shop. After figuring out which tool to use, it should take more than 20 minutes. The product itself isn't a complex design, so can't fault much about it. In fact, the original GM part is just as "plastic" as this one. Works well, no complaints! Works perfectly!

Works great. It's damn hard to install though. I bought two, one for the right side behind the glove box and the other under the dash on the driver's side. I recommend looking for videos on YouTube. Go to the auto parts store next door to pick up the tools. You need a small wrench. I bought a wrench that seemed most appropriate to me. I also recommend getting a telescoping magnetic pointer and a tool to remove the inner lining.

So I'm not a car mechanic. To be fair, I bought two Chevy Impalas at a government auction a few weeks ago and didn't even know what a mixed door operator was. But after watching a YouTube video, I decided to order knurled socket wrenches and give it a try. I ordered two drives but have only had to install one so far. The one I had to replace was the one in the middle. It takes some patience, but getting your own car repaired for less than $15 is very rewarding. The best part? I found a $25 gift