Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (with HP2) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (without HP2) in Engine Cooling.
- If equipped remove the auxiliary battery. Refer to Battery Replacement - Auxiliary in Engine Electrical.
- Reposition the inlet heater hose clamp from the heater core.
- Remove the inlet heater hose from the heater core.
- Reposition the outlet heater hose clamp from the heater core.
- Remove the outlet heater hose from the heater core.
- Remove the I/P carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Remove the heater/vent module drain hose.
- Disconnect the electrical harnesses and the ground connections.
- Remove the heater/vent module mounting nuts and the screws.
- Remove the heater/vent module assembly from the vehicle.