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.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LY7) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS4) .
- Remove the instrument panel (I/P) trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement .
- Remove the bolt from the accessory wiring junction block.
- Disengage the junction block tabs from the passenger knee bolster. Remove the junction block from the knee bolster.
- Remove the booster push rod from the brake pedal.
- Remove the brake pedal bolt. Remove the brake pedal.
- Remove the brake pedal brace bolts from the I/P carrier cross car beam.
- Lower the body control module (BCM) away from the I/P carrier.
- Disconnect any ground wires, as necessary.
- Reposition the I/P wiring harness out of the way.
- Remove the bracket bolts from the HVAC module assembly lower support (1).
- Remove the bracket bolts from the HVAC module assembly RH support (2).
- Remove the bracket bolts from the HVAC module upper support
- Remove the right and the left I/P carrier bolts.
- Remove the I/P carrier.
- Remove the two rearward retaining screws from the recirculation housing.
- Remove the retaining screws from the mode valve assembly.
- Remove the three heat stakes from the mode valve assembly using a small chisel.
- Remove the screws from the mode valve actuator.
- Remove the mode valve actuator from the HVAC module assembly.
- Slowly lift the rearward side of the mode valve assembly up and to the left to remove the mode valve assembly.
IMPORTANT:
The right front edge of the mode valve assembly is under the recirculation housing.