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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the HVAC module assembly. Refer to HVAC MODULE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT  .
  2. Remove the left hand temperature door lever bolt (3) from the HVAC module.
  3. Disconnect and remove the left hand temperature door lever spring (2).
  4. Disconnect and remove the left hand temperature door lever (1) from the left hand temperature door.
    Fig 1: Replacing Air Temperature Door Left
    G01499031Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the air inlet housing retaining screws.
  6. Remove the air inlet housing.
    Fig 2: Removing Air Inlet Housing Retaining Screws
    G01499032Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the right HVAC module mounting bracket screws.
  8. 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.

  9. Remove the HVAC module upper retaining screw.
    Fig 3: Removing Right HVAC Module Mounting Bracket Screws.
    G01499033Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the HVAC module assembly to dash panel sound barrier seal.
    Fig 4: Removing HVAC Module Assembly To Dash Panel Sound Barrier Seal
    G01499034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the screws retaining the heater outlet duct.
  12. Remove the heater outlet duct.
    Fig 5: Removing Screws From Heater Outlet Duct
    G01499035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the heater core cover screws.
  14. Remove the heater core cover.
    Fig 6: Removing Heater Core Cover Screws.
    G01499036Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the heater core pipe retaining screw.
  16. Remove the heater core.

    Important:  The lower HVAC module assembly retaining screw is located behind the heater core.

  17. Remove the lower HVAC module retaining screw.
    Fig 7: Removing Heater Core Pipe Retaining Screw.
    G01499037Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the lower HVAC module screws.
  19. Separate the HVAC module case halves.
    Fig 8: Separating HVAC Module Case Halves
    G01499038Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the left hand air temperature door.
    Fig 9: Removing Left Hand Air Temperature Door
    G01499039Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.