GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 G6 🢒 Bulletins 🢒 SMU - Revised Air Temperature Actuator Replacement and Mode Actuator Replacement Procedures

SMU - Revised Air Temperature Actuator Replacement and Mode Actuator Replacement Procedures

Subject:Revised Air Temperature Actuator Replacement and Mode Actuator Replacement Procedures

Models:2005 Pontiac G6


This bulletin is being issued to revise the Air Temperature Actuator Replacement procedure and the Mode Actuator Replacement procedure in the HVAC-Manual sub-section of the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.

The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.

Air Temperature Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the fuse labeled HVAC CTRL (BATT).
  2. Completely open the instrument panel (I/P) compartment door by pressing both tabs that support the stop bumpers. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P).

    3. Object Number: 1680186 Size: SH
  3. Remove the air temperature actuator screws.
  4. Remove the air temperature actuator.
  5. Disconnect the air temperature actuator electrical connector.

Installation Procedure

  1. Connect the air temperature actuator electrical connector.

    2. Object Number: 1680186 Size: SH
  2. Install the air temperature actuator.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

  3. Install the air temperature actuator screws.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

  4. Close the I/P compartment door. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P).
  5. Install the fuse labeled HVAC CTRL (BATT).

Mode Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the fuse labeled HVAC CTRL (BATT).
  2. Remove the left closeout panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left.
  3. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement.

    4. Object Number: 1680189 Size: SH
  4. Remove the mode actuator retaining screws.
  5. Remove the mode actuator.
  6. Disconnect the mode actuator electrical connector.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1680189 Size: SH
  1. Install the mode actuator.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

  2. Install the mode actuator retaining screws.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

  3. Connect the mode actuator electrical connector.
  4. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement.
  5. Install the left closeout panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left.
  6. Install the fuse labeled HVAC CTRL (BATT).