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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the right hand (RH) instrument panel closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  2. Remove the left hand (LH) instrument panel closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  3. Remove the floor carpet. Refer to Carpet Replacement - Front in Interior Trim.
  4. Remove the communication interface module. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement in Cellular Communication.
  5. Remove the rear floor air outlet duct from the holes in the floor reinforcement.
  6. Disconnect the rear floor air outlet duct from the heater air outlet cover.
  7. Remove the rear floor air outlet duct.
  8. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Heater Air Outlet Cover Heat Stakes & Screws
    GM1197427Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the heater air outlet cover screws (2).
  10. Remove the heater air outlet cover heat stakes (1) with a small chisel.
  11. Remove the heater air outlet cover from the HVAC module assembly.
  12. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Heater Core Cover Heat Stakes & Screws
    GM1197437Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the heater core cover screws (2).
  14. Remove the heater core cover heat stakes (1) with a small chisel.
  15. Remove the heater core cover from the HVAC module assembly.