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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 13 (HVAC SYSTEMS - AUTOMATIC)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDEFROSTER ACTUATOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 F

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the right instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT in GAUGES AND INSTRUMENT PANELS
Remove the IP compartment. Refer to COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - IP in GAUGES AND INSTRUMENT PANELS .
Disconnect the two vacuum lines from the defroster actuator (3).
Disconnect the orange vacuum line from the recirculation actuator and install a hand vacuum pump (2).
Remove the defroster actuator from its attachment to the HVAC module case.
Using the hand vacuum pump (2) open the recirculation actuator door to the full position.

Fig 1: Defroster Actuator, Hand Pump And Recirculation Actuator

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Rotate the defroster actuator to the right and up into the opening between the back of the dash and the opening into the HVAC module.
Disconnect the defroster actuator from the defroster door arm.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.