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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 HVAC 🢒 HVAC Systems - Manual 🢒 Air Inlet Valve Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the right instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  2. Remove the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  3. Remove the HVAC control vacuum valve. Refer to HVAC Control Vacuum Valve Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the vacuum line from the recirculation actuator.
  5. Lift to release the recirculation actuator retaining tab and slide off mounting bracket.

    6. Object Number: 295315 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the vacuum actuator plunger rod from the recirculation lever and remove the recirculation actuator.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 295315 Size: SH
  1. Connect the recirculation actuator plunger rod to the recirculation door, then extend the plunger.

    2. Important: During installation, ensure that the recirculation actuator retaining tab is positioned above the mating base on the HVAC control module case.

  2. Push the vacuum actuator toward the HVAC control module case to secure the retaining tab.

    3. Important: Check that the vacuum actuator pushrod is not binding on the recirculation lever.

  3. Connect the vacuum harness connector to the recirculation actuator.
  4. Install the HVAC control vacuum valve. Refer to HVAC Control Vacuum Valve Replacement .
  5. Install the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  6. Install the right instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.