Heater locked on heat? Help fixing actuator?

2000 Chevrolet Silverado 5.3 LT (Single-zone climate)

Let's say I start my truck with the temperature on cold. I drive along and then turn my temperature to hot. At that point, no matter what I do, my temperature stays on hot, even if the dial is aimed at cold. I was told by a mechanic friend that I need to remove and lubricate something under the passenger dash. I think he may have said actuator. He also mentioned that I should leave one of the screws out even when I'm done.

Can anyone give me specific instructions on how to this, preferably with pictures?

Thanks.

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~~AAJakeleg
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Blend Door? Mine gets stuck. Did any gasket material fall out out of the bottom ducts recently?

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Martin Riddle

That sounds about right. How does one fix a stuck blend door?

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Ton of Bricks

This may be worth something.... (read all the posts)

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Martin Riddle

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Awesome, Martin. Thank you.

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~~AAJakeleg

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I have the same truck, same problem. I found that if I don't turn the heat all the way to the 3 o'clock position and leave it at maybe the

1-1:30 position it doesn't get stuck.
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