Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the HVAC module assembly. Refer to HVAC MODULE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the temperature door lever bolt (3) from the HVAC module.
- Disconnect and remove the temperature door lever spring (2).
- Disconnect and remove the temperature door lever (1) from the temperature door.
- Remove the air inlet housing retaining screws.
- Remove the air inlet housing.
- Remove the right HVAC module mounting bracket screws.
- Remove the right HVAC module mounting bracket.
Important: The HVAC module assembly upper retaining screw is located under the right HVAC module assembly mounting bracket.
- Remove the HVAC module upper retaining screw.
- Remove the HVAC module assembly to dash panel sound barrier seal.
- Remove the screws retaining the heater outlet duct.
- Remove the heater outlet duct.
- Remove the heater core cover screws.
- Remove the heater core cover.
- Remove the heater core pipe retaining screw.
- Remove the heater core.
Important: The lower HVAC module assembly retaining screw is located behind the heater core.
- Remove the lower HVAC module retaining screw.
- Remove the lower HVAC module screws.
- Separate the HVAC module case halves.
- Remove the air temperature door.