For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
- Remove the right instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console
- Remove the vacuum electrical solenoid. Refer to Vacuum Electrical Solenoid Replacement in Manual HVAC Systems or Vacuum Electrical Solenoid Replacement in Automatic HVAC Systems.
- Disconnect the vacuum line from the air inlet vacuum actuator.
- Lift to release the air inlet vacuum actuator retaining tab and slide off mounting bracket.
- Disconnect the vacuum actuator plunger rod from the air inlet valve lever and remove the air inlet vacuum actuator.
Installation Procedure
- Connect the air inlet vacuum actuator plunger rod to the air inlet valve, then extend the plunger.
- Push the vacuum actuator toward the HVAC control module case to secure the retaining tab.
- Connect the vacuum harness connector to the air inlet vacuum actuator.
- Install the vacuum electrical solenoid. Refer to Vacuum Electrical Solenoid Replacement in Manual HVAC Systems or Vacuum Electrical Solenoid Replacement in Automatic HVAC Systems.
- Install the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
- Install the right instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
Important: During installation, ensure that the air inlet vacuum actuator retaining tab is positioned above the mating base on the HVAC control module case.
Important: Check that the vacuum actuator pushrod is not binding on the air inlet lever.
