Removal Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  2. Remove the instrument panel knee bolster bracket. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Disconnect the vacuum line from the mode actuator.
  4. Lift the lock tab up (1) to remove the actuator.
    Fig 1: Lifting Lock Tab Up For Removing Actuator
    G01569023Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the mode actuator off the slides of the HVAC module assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Mode Actuator From Slides Of HVAC Module Assembly
    G01569024Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the actuator pushrod from the mode door lever and remove the actuator.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Actuator Pushrod From Mode Door Lever
    G01569025Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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