Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Set the HVAC controls in the vent setting to close the defroster door.
- Remove the I/P carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Open the mode actuator push rod retainer clip (1) with a small flat- bladed screwdriver.
- Disconnect the mode actuator push rod (2) from the retainer clip (1).
- Remove the left HVAC module mounting bracket from the HVAC module assembly.
- Remove the right HVAC module mounting bracket from the HVAC module assembly.
- Disconnect the secondary defroster door lever from the secondary defroster door.
- Disconnect the defroster door spring (1) from the air distribution cover.
- Remove the air distribution cover screws.
- Remove the air distribution cover.
- Remove the mode door from the HVAC module assembly.
- Disconnect and remove the left hand and right hand mode door levers from the mode door.
IMPORTANT:
Count the number of threads showing from the tip of the mode actuator push rod to the end of the retainer clip.