Removal Procedure

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Remove the floor air outlet duct extension (1) from the floor duct (2).

Fig 1: View Of Floor Air Outlet Duct Extension To Floor Air Duct
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Disconnect the electrical connection at the mode actuator (10).

Fig 2: Identifying Electrical Connectors
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Fig 3: View Of Mode Actuator

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Remove the mode actuator mounting screws from the HVAC module.
Remove the mode actuator as an assembly with the actuator cam.