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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 492 (HVAC SYSTEMS - AUTOMATIC)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDEFROSTER ACTUATOR REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Connect the defroster actuator pushrod to the defrost door lever.

Fig 1: Connecting Defroster Actuator Pushrod To Defrost Door Lever
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Position the actuator along side of the passenger SIR bracket in line with the mounting pins on the HVAC module case.
Carefully rotate the actuator past the passenger SIR bracket, rearward and downward, until the actuator slots align with the HVAC module mounting pins.
Inspect that the actuator pushrod is not binding on the defrost door lever.
Push the actuator toward the HVAC module case to secure the retaining tab.

Fig 2: Installing Defroster Actuator Retaining Tab
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the flat bladed tool maintaining the defrost door lever in position.

Fig 3: Removing Flat Bladed Tool
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Connect the vacuum harness connectors to the defroster actuator.
Position and connect the RH side window defogger lower outlet duct to the windshield defroster duct.
Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
Recalibrate the actuators. Refer to RE-CALIBRATING ACTUATORS .

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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.