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Installation Procedure

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  1. Connect the left hand and right hand mode door levers to the mode door.

    Important:  Align the slot in the left hand mode door lever with the mode door main lever pin. Align the pin on the right hand mode door lever with the slot in the secondary mode door.

  2. Install the mode door.
    Fig 1: Installing Mode Door To HVAC Module Assembly
    G01482654Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the air distribution cover.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the air distribution cover screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 0.9 N.m (8 lb in).

    Fig 2: Installing Air Distribution Cover Screws
    G01482655Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the defroster door spring (1) to the air distribution cover.
    Fig 3: Connecting Defroster Door Spring To Air Distribution Cover
    G01482656Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Align the slot on the secondary defroster door lever with the pin on the mode door main lever.

  6. Connect the secondary defroster door lever to the secondary defroster door.
    Fig 4: Connecting Secondary Defroster Door Lever To Secondary Defroster Door
    G01482657Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the right HVAC module mounting bracket to the HVAC module assembly.
  8. Install the right HVAC module mounting bracket screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 1.8 N.m (16 lb in).

  9. Install the left HVAC module mounting bracket to the HVAC module assembly.
  10. Install the left HVAC module mounting bracket screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 1.8 N.m (16 lb in).

    Fig 5: Installing Left & Right HVAC Module Mounting Bracket & Screws
    G01482658Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Align the counted number of threads on the mode actuator push rod (2) with the tip of the retainer clip (1).

  11. Connect the mode actuator push rod (2) to the retainer clip (1).
    Fig 6: Connecting Mode Actuator Push Rod To Retainer Clip
    G01482659Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Close the push rod retainer clip (1).
  13. Install the IP carrier. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CARRIER REPLACEMENT  in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.