Ac recirculation flap/actuator broken 2011 giulietta

[Johnetta]

Hi... Just bought my first alfa romeo..
It's 2011 Giulietta 1.4 . problem though fresh/cabin recirculator flap is not working. The white circular plastic linkage btn the flap and the actuator is broken. Does anybody know if it is a dash out job? Or just a half bottom dash out? Iknow the actuator motor has to be replaced and thinking of doing it by myself even if it requires dash removal
Bty i am really enjoying this vehicle apart from the ac flap issue..  Coming from ordinary japanese vehicle driver to this alfa romeo excites me a lot..
Thanks for advice