Removal Procedure

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The mode actuator is located on the top left side of the HVAC module.

Remove the knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
Remove the right side driver knee bolster bracket (2) from the steering column bracket (1) and the intermediate bracket (3).

Fig 1: Removing Right Side Driver Knee Bolster Bracket From Steering Column Bracket
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Disconnect the vacuum connectors (1) from the mode actuator (5).
Remove the actuator rod retaining clip (4).
Remove the actuator rod (2) from the mode door lever (3).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Vacuum Connectors From Mode Actuator
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Firmly pull on the mode actuator in order to remove the actuator from the HVAC module.

Fig 3: Removing Actuator From HVAC Module
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