Mike's Workshop Manuals: Service manuals for every vehicle
Home >> Pontiac >> 2004 >> Aztek Base, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 57 (HVAC Systems - Manual) >> Repair Instructions >> Recirculation Actuator Replacement >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the SIR bracket. Refer to BRACKET REPLACEMENT - SIR in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  2. Disconnect the vacuum harness connector from the recirculation actuator.
  3. Lift to release the recirculation actuator retaining tab and begin to slide the actuator toward the outside of the vehicle.
  4. Rotate the recirculation door lever fully forward clockwise, to extend the actuator plunger, and hold in place.
    Fig 1: Rotating Recirculation Door Lever
    G01418871Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the actuator plunger rod from the recirculation door lever and remove the actuator.
  6. Release the recirculation door lever.
    Fig 2: Removing Recirculation Actuator
    G01418872Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
scientia non olet · About Mike's Workshop Manuals