Removal (Rear Auxiliary - Avalanche, Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon)
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Separate the front of the overhead console from the headliner. Push the assembly rearward and pull down in order to access the retaining tabs. Remove the auxiliary HVAC control assembly by releasing the tabs at the rear of the control and push out from the rear. Disconnect the electrical connector. See Fig 1.