Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Remove the instrument panel compartment door assembly. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPARTMENT DOOR REPLACEMENT (WITH RPO SLT) .
  2. Remove the instrument panel inflatable restraint module. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT MODULE REPLACEMENT .
  3. Fig 1: Air Conditioning Refrigerant Temperature Sensor Connector
    GM2851615Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Disconnect the air conditioning refrigerant temperature sensor connector (1).
  5. Test the resistance reading of the air conditioning refrigerant temperature sensor. Refer to Sensor Resistance TableΒ .
  6. Remove the right side instrument panel insulator. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL INSULATOR REPLACEMENT (WITH RPO SLT) , INSTRUMENT PANEL INSULATOR REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT RPO SLT) .
  7. Remove the rubber plug from the bottom of the air conditioning and heater module assembly if equipped, and proceed to step 13. If air conditioning and heater module assembly is not equipped with rubber plug proceed to the next step.
  8. Fig 2: Magnifying Glass - First Design
    GM2851632Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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When to See a Mechanic

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

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