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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 temperature door lever bolt (3) from the HVAC module.
  3. Disconnect and remove the temperature door lever spring (2).
  4. Disconnect and remove the temperature door lever (1) from the temperature door.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Temperature Door Lever & Spring
    G01482560Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the air inlet housing retaining screws.
  6. Remove the air inlet housing.
    Fig 2: Removing Air Inlet Housing
    G01482561Courtesy 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
    G01482562Courtesy 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
    G01482563Courtesy 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
    G01482564Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the heater core cover screws.
  14. Remove the heater core cover.
    Fig 6: Removing Heater Core Cover & Screws
    G01482565Courtesy 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
    G01482566Courtesy 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
    G01482567Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the air temperature door.
    Fig 9: Removing Air Temperature Door
    G01482568Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.