Four Seasons 73256 HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Main

HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator for GM SUVs

The Four Seasons 73256 is an HVAC recirculation door actuator built for vehicles that use a 5-terminal, 3-ear mounting design with a male door linkage. It controls the air door movement inside the HVAC system, helping restore proper recirculation and mode-door operation in supported Chevrolet, Saturn, Pontiac, and Suzuki applications.

Four Seasons Air Door Actuator line parts are used in climate control systems where precise door positioning matters for airflow direction and cabin comfort. This unit is a direct-fit style HVAC air door actuator for select Chevrolet Captiva Sport, Chevrolet Equinox, Saturn Vue, Pontiac Torrent, and Suzuki XL-7 models.

Key Features

• Four Seasons part number 73256
• HVAC recirculation door actuator / air door actuator
• Male door linkage design
• 3 mounting ears for secure installation
• 5-terminal pin electrical connection
• Direct-fit style for select GM and Suzuki HVAC systems

Detailed Description

This HVAC actuator is used to move the recirculation or mode door inside the climate control housing, allowing the system to switch airflow paths as commanded by the control head. The Four Seasons 73256 is listed for 2006-2009 Chevrolet Equinox, 2006-2009 Pontiac Torrent, 2008-2010 Saturn Vue, 2007-2009 Suzuki XL-7, and 2012-2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport applications. If your vehicle has inconsistent vent selection or recirculation door movement, this actuator is the replacement part to verify against the original unit.

This part cross-references A60256 and 604114 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Recirculation door that does not respond to HVAC controls
• Airflow stuck on one vent position
• Improper switching between fresh air and recirculated air
• HVAC mode door movement problems in supported vehicles
• Climate control output that no longer matches the selected setting

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the original actuator’s connector style, mounting ear count, and linkage design before installation. Confirm fitment by matching the vehicle year, make, model, and HVAC door actuator location, especially on Chevrolet Equinox, Pontiac Torrent, and Saturn Vue applications where multiple actuator positions may be used. After installation, cycle the HVAC controls to allow the system to relearn door positions if required by the vehicle.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons supplies HVAC components for replacement use in climate control systems, and this actuator is built to match the listed OE-style application details for proper fitment in supported vehicles.