Removal & Installation (Defroster Door)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the instrument panel trim pad. See appropriate INSTRUMENT PANELS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. Remove the passenger SIR inflator module. See AIR BAG MODULES under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in GENERAL MOTORS CORP. - AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in RESTRAINTS. Remove the brake pedal. Remove the bolts from the steering column support bracket and remove the bracket.
- Remove the bolts retaining the relay bracket and reposition the bracket. Remove the screws from the right and left side air distributor duct. Remove the right and left side air distributor duct. Remove the bolts retaining the BCM bracket and reposition the BCM bracket aside. Remove the bolts which secure the center support bracket of the HVAC module. Remove the center support bracket of the HVAC module.
- Release the wiring harness retaining clips from the cross vehicle beam and position the wiring harness out of the way. Remove the two screws below the fuse block that hold the main wire harness connector to the cross vehicle beam. Remove the bolts which retain the HVAC module to the cross vehicle beam.
- Remove the bolts which retain the cross vehicle beam to the left hinge pillar. Remove the bolts which retain the cross vehicle beam to the right hinge pillar. Remove the bolt from the cross vehicle beam. Remove the cross vehicle beam from the vehicle. Remove the defroster actuator.
- Remove the mode actuator. Remove the retaining screws which secure the air distribution case cover. Remove the air distribution case cover. Remove and discard the air distribution case seal. Remove the linkage between the defroster door and the heater door on the left side of the HVAC module. Remove the defroster door.
- To assemble, reverse removal procedure.