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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 DeVille 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 🢒 Air Inlet Valve Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: When you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, you must disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.


    Object Number: 291175 Size: SH
  1. Remove the IP compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  2. Remove the right sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  3. Remove the DIM module from the bracket. Refer to Instrument Panel Module Replacement in Body Control System.
  4. Remove the rear two DIM module bracket screws.
  5. Reposition the DIM module bracket to gain access to the air inlet actuator.

    6. Object Number: 292142 Size: SH
  6. Remove the air inlet actuator retaining screws (1).
  7. Remove the electrical connector from the air inlet actuator.

    8. Object Number: 292146 Size: SH
  8. Remove the air inlet actuator.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 292146 Size: SH
  1. Install the air inlet actuator.

    2. Object Number: 292142 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the air inlet actuator retaining fasteners (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 1.4 N·m (12 lb in).

  3. Install the electrical connector to the air inlet actuator.

    4. Object Number: 291175 Size: SH
  4. Position the DIM module bracket to its original position.
  5. Install the rear two DIM module bracket retaining screws.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 1.4 N·m (12 lb in).

  6. Install the DIM module into the bracket. Refer to Instrument Panel Module Replacement in Body Control System.
  7. Install the right sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  8. Install the IP compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  9. Recalibrate the actuators. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control System.