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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the right instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT in GAUGES AND INSTRUMENT PANELS
  2. Remove the IP compartment. Refer to COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - IP in GAUGES AND INSTRUMENT PANELS .
  3. Disconnect the two vacuum lines from the defroster actuator (3).
  4. Disconnect the orange vacuum line from the recirculation actuator and install a hand vacuum pump (2).
  5. Remove the defroster actuator from its attachment to the HVAC module case.
  6. Using the hand vacuum pump (2) open the recirculation actuator door to the full position.
    7. Fig 1: Defroster Actuator, Hand Pump And Recirculation Actuator
    G01720035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Rotate the defroster actuator to the right and up into the opening between the back of the dash and the opening into the HVAC module.
  8. Disconnect the defroster actuator from the defroster door arm.
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