Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
Cap or tape the open air conditioning (A/C) components immediately in order to prevent system contamination.
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Remove the left rear quarter trim panel.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac-N-Fill) in Engine Cooling.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the level ride air compressor. Refer to Air Compressor Replacement in Automatic Level Control.
- Remove the auxiliary A/C line block fitting bolt.
- Remove the A/C line (1) block fitting.
- Remove and discard the sealing washers.
- Cap or tape the A/C lines.
- Disconnect the auxiliary heater hoses (2) from the heater core pipes using the J 38185 or SA9111E.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the auxiliary A/C outlet pillar duct bolts (1).
- Remove the auxiliary A/C outlet pillar duct (2).
- Remove the auxiliary A/C outlet duct bolts (1).
- Remove the auxiliary A/C outlet duct (2).
- Disconnect the auxiliary blower motor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the auxiliary blower motor resistor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the auxiliary temperature actuator electrical connector.
- Remove the HVAC module assembly bolts and nut.
- Remove the left power sliding door (PSD) module from the mounting bracket and reposition aside, if equipped.
- Remove the HVAC module assembly from the vehicle.
- Remove and discard the HVAC module assembly to body seals.