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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2001 🢒 Savana 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 🢒 Recirculation Door Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the coolant recovery tank or the surge tank. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement or Radiator Surge Tank Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the battery from the vehicle. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  5. Remove the accumulator. Refer to Air Conditioning Accumulator Replacement .
  6. Remove the evaporator tube from the evaporator.

    7. Object Number: 694201 Size: SH
  7. Remove the screws (2) from the evaporator front cover (3).
  8. Remove the evaporator front cover (3).
  9. Separate the case halves.
  10. Remove the recirculation door actuator (7) and the linkage.
  11. Remove the recirculation door (1) from the evaporator case (6).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 694201 Size: SH
  1. Install the recirculation door (1) to the evaporator case (6).
  2. Install the recirculation door actuator (7) and the linkage.
  3. Install the evaporator front cover (3).

    4. 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.

  4. Install the screws (2) to the evaporator front cover (3).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

  5. Install the evaporator tube to the evaporator.
  6. Install the accumulator. Refer to Air Conditioning Accumulator Replacement .
  7. Connect the electrical connectors.
  8. Install the battery to the vehicle. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  9. Install the coolant recovery tank or the surge tank. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement or Radiator Surge Tank Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  10. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .