Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Connect the actuator pushrod to the mode door lever.
    Fig 1: Actuator Pushrod To The Mode Door Lever
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  2. Position the actuator on to the slides of the HVAC module assembly.
    Fig 2: Actuator To The HVAC Module Assembly
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  3. Ensure that the lock tab (1) locks the actuator.
    Fig 3: Lock Tab To Lock Actuator
    G01720034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the vacuum lines to the mode actuator.
  5. Install the knee bolster bracket Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT in GAUGES AND INSTRUMENT PANELS .
  6. Install the left side instrument panel insulator. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT in GAUGES AND INSTRUMENT PANELS .
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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