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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side and Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  2. Remove the instrument panel knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

  3. Object Number: 295281  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the vacuum lines from the mode actuator.

  5. Object Number: 295288  Size: SH
  6. Carefully rotate the mode actuator toward the front of the vehicle until the actuator is released from the mounting pins on the HVAC module.

  7. Object Number: 295292  Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the vacuum actuator pushrod and remove the actuator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 295292  Size: SH
  1. Connect the vacuum actuator pushrod to the mode lever and position the actuator.

  2. Object Number: 295288  Size: SH
  3. Carefully rotate the mode actuator toward the rear of the vehicle until the actuator is engaged on the mounting pins on the HVAC module.

  4. Object Number: 295281  Size: SH
  5. Connect the vacuum lines to the mode actuator.
  6. Install the instrument panel knee bolster bracket Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  7. Install the instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side and Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.