Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT in GAUGES AND INSTRUMENT PANELS .
- Remove the knee bolster bracket. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT in GAUGES AND INSTRUMENT PANELS .
- Disconnect the vacuum line from the mode actuator.
- Lift the lock tab up (1) to remove the actuator.
- Remove the mode actuator off the slides of the HVAC module assembly.
- Disconnect the actuator pushrod from the mode door lever and remove the actuator.