Installation Procedure

1999 Chevrolet Pickup C2500, 2D Pickup, 6.5 F, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the recirculation door (1) into the recirculation housing (2).
    Fig 1: Installing Recirculation Door
    G01482212Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Align the retaining tabs and install the recirculation housing (2) to the HVAC module.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Install the recirculation housing screws.

    TightenΒ 

    Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

    Fig 2: Installing Recirculation Housing Screws
    G01482213Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the recirculation actuator plunger rod to the recirculation actuator lever.
  5. Position the recirculation actuator on to the mounting slides of the HVAC module assembly.
  6. Ensure that the lock tab locks the recirculation actuator in place.

    Important:Β  inspect for binding at the recirculation actuator lever.

  7. Connect the vacuum line to the recirculation actuator.
  8. Install the HVAC module. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly ReplacementΒ  .
    Fig 3: Connecting Recirculation Actuator Plunger Rod To Recirculation Actuator Lever
    G01482214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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