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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2001 🢒 Century 🢒 HVAC 🢒 HVAC Systems - Manual 🢒 Mode Valve Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement 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. Disconnect the vacuum lines from the mode actuator.

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

    5. Object Number: 295292 Size: SH
  5. 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
  2. Carefully rotate the mode actuator toward the rear of the vehicle until the actuator is engaged on the mounting pins on the HVAC module.
  3. Connect the vacuum lines to the mode actuator.
  4. Install the instrument panel knee bolster bracket Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  5. Install the left side instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.