Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in Engine Cooling.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.

Fig 1: HVAC Assembly Components

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Remove the nuts (3) from rear A/C line block fittings.

IMPORTANT: Cap or tape the open A/C refrigerant lines immediately.

Remove the A/C line block fittings and discard the O-ring seals.

Fig 2: Heater Hoses - Block Fittings

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Remove the nuts from the heater hoses block fittings.
Remove the heater hoses block fittings from the HVAC module-auxiliary.
Remove the nuts from the HVAC module studs.
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the right side rear quarter trim. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT--REAR QUARTER--RIGHT (TRAILBLAZER, ENVOY, BRAVADA) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR QUARTER - RIGHT (TRAILBLAZER EXT, ENVOY XL) in Interior Trim.

Fig 3: Mid-Upper Air Distribution Duct - Lower Air Duct

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Disconnect the electrical connectors from the HVAC module.
Disconnect the rear compartment air outlet ducts (5) from the HVAC module (3).

Fig 4: Blower Motor - Auxiliary (Body VIN Type 6)

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Remove the mounting bolts (5) from the HVAC module.
Remove the HVAC module (1).
Remove and discard the HVAC module pass through seal.