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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT in GAUGES AND INSTRUMENT PANELS .
  2. Remove the knee bolster bracket. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT in GAUGES AND INSTRUMENT PANELS .
  3. Disconnect the vacuum line from the mode actuator.
  4. Lift the lock tab up (1) to remove the actuator.
    Fig 1: Lock Tab To Actuator
    G01720029Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the mode actuator off the slides of the HVAC module assembly.
    Fig 2: Mode Actuator To The HVAC Module Assembly
    G01720030Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the actuator pushrod from the mode door lever and remove the actuator.
Fig 3: Actuator Pushrod To The Mode Door Lever
G01720031Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.