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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the left instrument panel (I/P) insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  2. Remove the I/P knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

  3. Object Number: 295281  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the vacuum 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 I/P knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  8. Install the left side I/P insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.