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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 505 (HVAC SYSTEM - MANUAL)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRECIRCULATION ACTUATOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended
Removal Procedure
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Removal Procedure
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- Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement (Primary) .
- Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Disconnect the low pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the blower motor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the blower motor resistor assembly electrical connector.
- Remove the evaporator outlet hose retaining nuts (4, 5).
- Remove the retaining nut (3) from the evaporator inlet tube (5).
- Remove the evaporator inlet tube from the evaporator and position aside.
- Remove the sealing washers.
- Remove the fourteen screws (1) from the evaporator and blower module assembly case.
- Reposition the accumulator aside.
- Remove the evaporator and blower module assembly front cover (2) from the evaporator case (3).
- Grasp recirculation door seal and open (1) to gain access to actuator mounting.
- Release actuator mounting tab (2) and slide rearward.
- Rotate actuator 90Β° clockwise (rearward) to release door linkage (3).
- Remove actuator vacuum line (4).
- Remove recirculation actuator (5).
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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.