GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the HVAC module assembly. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement.

  2. Object Number: 2040981  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the main mode actuator electrical connector (1).
  4. Disconnect the air mix actuator electrical connector (2).
  5. Disconnect the rear mode actuator electrical connector (3).
  6. Detach the wiring harness (5) from the HVAC module assembly (4).

  7. Object Number: 2040983  Size: SH
  8. Detach the wiring harness (1) from the HVAC module assembly (2).

  9. Object Number: 2040984  Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor electrical connector (1).
  11. Note: The passenger air mix actuator is only fitted to dual zone (automatic) HVAC module assemblies. Ignore step 8 if working on a single zone  (manual) HVAC equipped vehicle.

  12. Disconnect the passenger air mix actuator electrical connector (2).

  13. Object Number: 2040989  Size: SH
  14. Disconnect the air intake fresh/recirculation actuator electrical connector (1).

  15. Object Number: 2040990  Size: SH

    Note: The single zone HVAC module only has the one connector. The dual zone HVAC module has a two connectors.

  16. Disconnect the HVAC module electrical connectors (3) as required.
  17. Remove the wiring harness (1) from the HVAC module assembly (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2040990  Size: SH
  1. Install the wiring harness (1) to the HVAC module assembly (2).
  2. Note: The single zone HVAC module has one connector. The dual zone HVAC module has two connectors.

  3. Connect the HVAC module electrical connectors (3) as required.

  4. Object Number: 2040989  Size: SH
  5. Connect the air intake fresh/recirculation actuator electrical connector (1).

  6. Object Number: 2040984  Size: SH

    Note: The passenger air mix actuator is only fitted to dual zone (automatic) HVAC module assemblies. Ignore step 4 if working on a single zone (manual) HVAC equipped vehicle.

  7. Connect the passenger air mix actuator electrical connector (2).
  8. Connect the evaporator temperature sensor electrical connector (1).

  9. Object Number: 2040983  Size: SH
  10. Attach the wiring harness (1) to the HVAC module assembly (2).

  11. Object Number: 2040981  Size: SH
  12. Attach the wiring harness (5) from the HVAC module assembly (4).
  13. Connect the rear mode actuator electrical connector (3).
  14. Connect the air mix actuator electrical connector (2).
  15. Connect the main mode actuator electrical connector (1).
  16. Install the HVAC module assembly. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement.