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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2000 🢒 Intrigue 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 🢒 Mode Valve Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the cross vehicle beam. Refer to Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  2. Remove the mode valve vacuum actuator. Refer to Mode Actuator Replacement in Manual HVAC Systems or Mode Actuator Replacement in Automatic HVAC Systems.

    3. Object Number: 607130 Size: SH
  3. Remove the air distribution case cover retaining screws (1).
  4. Remove the air distribution case cover (2).

    5. Object Number: 607136 Size: SH
  5. Remove the mode valve (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 607136 Size: SH

    Important: Align the mode valve assist spring to the HVAC control module case.

  1. Install the mode valve (2).

    2. Object Number: 607130 Size: SH
  2. Install the air distribution case cover (2).

    3. 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.

  3. Install the air distributor cover retaining screws (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the air distributor cover screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

  4. Install the mode valve vacuum actuator. Refer to Mode Actuator Replacement in Manual HVAC Systems or Mode Actuator Replacement in Automatic HVAC Systems.
  5. Install the cross vehicle beam. Refer to Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.