Defrost mode door

[beaudry]

Does anybody have any tips for changing the defrost mode door? It’s the upper one on the driver’s side.
I’m driving myself crazy trying to get the last bolt out. I was able to get the lower bolt and one of the upper bolts(closest to steering wheel), but I’m about to give up on that last bolt. I can’t get a socket on it from either the space left by removing the instrument cluster or from underneath.
I’m following a service manual excerpt and one of the steps calls for the removal of the speed control deactivator switch. I can turn it the 45 degrees but can’t pull it off. So, I’m left with very little room to operate.
I don’t even want to think about putting the bolts back in.

I’ve been following the following instructions.
https://www.2carpros.com/questions/stuck-in-defrost-mode

 

[xFallenxCripplex]

I too have the same issue what tools are you using? I have only been able to get to the lower one

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[beaudry]

Just been using a 1/4” ratchet, a swivel adapter and several extensions.
I had to remove the instrument cluster which provides a small amount of space to squeeze the socket thru. It was a tedious pain in the ass to remove.
And I had to give up twice on the last one. I’m gonna try once more this weekend before I put it all back together.

 

[xFallenxCripplex]

Yea I have everything just clipped back in for the moment till I got the tools or an idea how to do it wish there was a video on it

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[xFallenxCripplex]

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