Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the right hand (RH) instrument panel closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side .
- Remove the left hand (LH) instrument panel closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
- Remove the floor carpet. Refer to Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement .
- Remove the communication interface module. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement .
- Remove the rear floor air outlet duct from the holes in the floor reinforcement.
- Disconnect the rear floor air outlet duct from the heater air outlet cover.
- Remove the rear floor air outlet duct.
- Remove the heater air outlet cover screws (2).
- Remove the heater air outlet cover heat stakes (1) with a small chisel.
- Remove the heater air outlet cover from the HVAC module assembly.
- Remove the heater core cover screws (2).
- Remove the heater core cover heat stakes (1) with a small chisel.
- Remove the heater core cover from the HVAC module assembly.