Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the HVAC module. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement .
Remove the screws retaining the right air temperature actuator.
Remove the right air temperature actuator.
Remove the air inlet housing retaining screws (1).
Remove the air inlet housing (2).

Fig 1: Air Inlet Housing & Retaining Screws
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Remove the HVAC module upper mounting screws.
Release the retaining tab (1) and separate the upper and lower module halves.

Fig 2: Upper & Lower Module Retaining Tab
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Remove the HVAC module seal that is located between the upper and lower cases.
Start to remove the HVAC module case seal (blower motor side of case) seal (2) from the lower module case at the position shown (1).

Fig 3: Starting Point For HVAC Module Case Seal Removal
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Remove the air temperature actuator.

Fig 4: Air Temperature Actuator
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Important: The left and right air temperature actuators separate in the center.
Remove the air temperature actuators (1, 2)
Carefully pull the air temperature actuators apart in the center to remove the air temperature actuators from the HVAC module case.

Fig 5: Air Temperature Actuators
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