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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the HVAC module assembly. Refer to HVAC MODULE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT   . 
  2. Remove the left hand temperature door lever bolt (3) from the HVAC module.
  3. Disconnect and remove the left hand temperature door lever spring (2).
  4. Disconnect and remove the left hand temperature door lever (1) from the left hand temperature door.
    Fig 1: Removing Left Hand Temperature Door Lever & Spring
    G01482596Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the air inlet housing retaining screws.
  6. Remove the air inlet housing.
    Fig 2: Removing Air Inlet Housing & Retaining Screws
    G01482597Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the right HVAC module mounting bracket screws.
  8. Remove the right HVAC module mounting bracket.

    Important:  The HVAC module assembly upper retaining screw is located under the right HVAC module assembly mounting bracket.

  9. Remove the HVAC module upper retaining screw.
    Fig 3: Removing HVAC Module Upper Retaining Screw
    G01482598Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the HVAC module assembly to dash panel sound barrier seal.
    Fig 4: Removing HVAC Module Assembly To Dash Panel Sound Barrier Seal
    G01482599Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the screws retaining the heater outlet duct.
  12. Remove the heater outlet duct.
    Fig 5: Removing Screws Retaining Heater Outlet Duct
    G01482600Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the heater core cover screws.
  14. Remove the heater core cover.
    Fig 6: Removing Heater Core Cover Screws
    G01482601Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the heater core pipe retaining screw.
  16. Remove the heater core.

    Important:  The lower HVAC module assembly retaining screw is located behind the heater core.

  17. Remove the lower HVAC module retaining screw.
    Fig 7: Removing Lower HVAC Module Retaining Screw
    G01482602Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the lower HVAC module screws.
  19. Separate the HVAC module case halves.
    Fig 8: Separating HVAC Module Case Halves
    G01482603Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the left hand air temperature door.
    Fig 9: Removing Left Hand Air Temperature Door
    G01482604Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.