Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the body control module (BCM) from the vehicle. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement .

Fig 1: View Of Left Center Support Bracket

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Remove the front floor console left side extension panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Extension Replacement - Side .
Pull back the carpet at the bottom of the left instrument panel (I/P) center support bracket and remove the left I/P center support bracket nuts.
Remove the left I/P center support bracket.
Remove the accelerator control pedal from the front of the dash and position out of the way. Refer to Accelerator Pedal with Position Sensor Assembly Replacement .

Fig 2: View Of Center Floor Outlet Duct

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Raise the center floor outlet duct while pushing the floor ducts down to disengage the ducts.
Rotate the center floor outlet duct forward in the vehicle and pull down to disengage it from the HVAC module.

Fig 3: View Of Heater Core Cover

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Remove the heater core cover heat stakes with a small chisel.
Loosen the nut that is behind the fuel line bracket and remove the stud from the dash panel at the heater hoses.

Fig 4: Locating Heater Core Cover

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NOTE: Make certain that all of the heater core cover screws are removed before attempting to remove the heater core cover.

Pull the heater core cover down just enough to clear the locating pins from the HVAC module. Slide the heater core cover rearward until the drain tube clears the front of dash. Slide the heater core cover down, rearward, and to the right to remove.