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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1999PICKUP K1500, 5.7 RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 449 (HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRECIRCULATION DOOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1999 Chevrolet Pickup K1500, 5.7 R

Removal Procedure

1999 Chevrolet Pickup K1500, 5.7 RSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the I/P carrier. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CARRIER REPLACEMENT .
  2. Disconnect the recirculation actuator electrical connector.
  3. Open the HVAC passenger compartment air filter access door.
  4. Remove the HVAC passenger compartment air filters.
  5. Remove the top air inlet housing retaining screws.
  6. Remove the side air inlet housing retaining screws.
  7. Remove the air inlet housing from the HVAC module.
    Fig 1: Removing Recirculation Door
    G01499095Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the air inlet housing retaining screws.
  9. Separate the air inlet housing halves.
    Fig 2: Removing Air Inlet Housing Screws
    G01499096Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the recirculation door from the air inlet housing.
    Fig 3: Removing Recirculation Door
    G01499097Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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