Removal & Installation (Recirculation Actuator)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove the instrument panel I/P Trim Pad. See appropriate INSTRUMENT PANELS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. Disconnect the orange vacuum hose from the recirculation actuator. Remove the recirculation actuator. Lift the actuator lock tab. See Figure. Slide off the actuator. Remove the actuator linkage from the recirculation actuator. See Fig 1. Turn the linkage to remove. To install, reverse removal procedure.