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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement 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. Object Number: 295281  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the vaccum line from the mode actuator.
  5. Lift the lock tab up (1) to remove the actuator.

  6. Object Number: 295288  Size: SH
  7. Remove the mode actuator off the slides of the HVAC module assembly.

  8. Object Number: 295292  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the actuator pushrod from the mode door lever and remove the actuator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 295292  Size: SH
  1. Connect the actuator pushrod to the mode door lever.

  2. Object Number: 295288  Size: SH
  3. Position the actuator on to the slides of the HVAC module assembly.

  4. Object Number: 295281  Size: SH
  5. Ensure that the lock tab (1) locks the actuator.
  6. Connect the vacuum lines to the mode actuator.
  7. Install the instrument panel knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  8. Install the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.