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Installation Procedure

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  1. Connect the defroster actuator pushrod to the defrost door lever.
    Fig 1: Connecting Defroster Actuator Pushrod To Defrost Door Lever
    G01418853Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position the defroster actuator along side of the passenger SIR bracket in line with the mounting pins on the HVAC module case.
    3. Fig 2: Installing Defroster Actuator
    G01418854Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Carefully rotate the defroster actuator past the passenger SIR bracket, rearward and downward, until the actuator slots align with the HVAC module mounting pins.
  4. Inspect that the defroster actuator pushrod is not binding on the defrost door lever.
  5. Push the defroster actuator toward the HVAC module case to secure the retaining tab.
  6. Remove the flat bladed tool maintaining the defrost door lever in position.
    7. Fig 3: Removing Flat Bladed Tool
    G01418855Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect both of the vacuum harness connectors to the defroster actuator.
  8. Position and connect the RH side window defogger lower outlet duct to the windshield defroster duct.
  9. Install the IP upper trim pad. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
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