Removal (Recirculation)
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 right instrument panel insulator. Remove glove box. Disconnect vacuum line from recirculation actuator. Lift to release recirculation actuator retaining tab and slide off mounting bracket. See Figure. Disconnect vacuum actuator plunger rod from recirculation lever. Remove recirculation actuator.