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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the I/P carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  2. Disconnect the recirculation actuator electrical connector.
  3. Open the HVAC passenger compartment air filter access door.
  4. Remove the HVAC passenger compartment air filters.
  5. Fig 1: View Of HVAC Module
    GM825400Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the top air inlet housing retaining screws.
  7. Remove the side air inlet housing retaining screws.
  8. Remove the air inlet housing from the HVAC module.
  9. Fig 2: Locating Air Inlet Housing Retaining Screws
    GM400648Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the air inlet housing retaining screws.
  11. Separate the air inlet housing halves.
  12. Fig 3: Identifying Recirculation Door In The Air Inlet Housing
    GM400651Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the recirculation door from the air inlet housing.