Removal Procedure
- Remove the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to «Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement (Buick)»(ref-277716-S07386805462008011800000) or «Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement (GMC)»(ref-277716-S39806534822008011800000) or «Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement (Chevrolet)»(ref-277716-S34421666412008011800000) or «Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement (GMC, Buick)»(ref-277716-S36923603112008011800000) .
- Remove the HVAC control module screws.
- Depress the HVAC control module tabs (3) and remove the HVAC control module (2) from the I/P (4).
- Disconnect the electrical connectors (1) from the HVAC control module (2).
Installation Procedure
- Connect the electrical connectors (1) to the HVAC control module (2).
- Install the HVAC control module (2) into the I/P (4).
- Install the HVAC control module screws. Tighten: Tighten the screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
- Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to «Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement (Buick)»(ref-277716-S07386805462008011800000) or «Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement (GMC)»(ref-277716-S39806534822008011800000) or «Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement (Chevrolet)»(ref-277716-S34421666412008011800000) or «Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement (GMC, Buick)»(ref-277716-S36923603112008011800000) .
- Using a flat bladed tool, carefully pry out on the top of the HVAC control-auxiliary.
- Remove the HVAC control-auxiliary from the center console/seat.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the HVAC control-auxiliary.
- Connect the HVAC control-auxiliary electrical connector.
- Install the HVAC control-auxiliary in the console bottom first.
- Push in at the top of the HVAC control-auxiliary in order to engage the HVAC control-auxiliary in the console/seat.
- Remove the right closeout panel. Refer to «Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side»(ref-277716-S40232166422008011800000) .
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the blower motor.
- Disconnect the electrical connector (3) from the blower motor control processor (1).
- Remove the blower motor control processor mounting screws (2).
- Remove the blower motor control processor (1).
- Install the blower motor control processor (1).
- Install the blower motor control processor mounting screws (2). Tighten: Tighten the screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
- Connect the electrical connector (3) to the blower motor control processor (1).
- Connect the electrical connector to the blower motor.
- Install the right closeout panel. Refer to «Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side»(ref-277716-S40232166422008011800000) .
- Remove the HVAC module assembly. Refer to «HVAC Module Assembly Replacement»(ref-277731-S23283516292008011800000) .
- Remove the screws from the air inlet assembly.
- Remove the air inlet assembly.
- Disconnect the recirculation actuator electrical connector
- Remove the recirculation actuator screws.
- Remove the recirculation actuator.
- Install the recirculation actuator.
- Install the air inlet assembly.
- Install the recirculation actuator screws. Tighten: Tighten the screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
- Connect the recirculation actuator electrical connector.
- Install the HVAC module assembly. Refer to «HVAC Module Assembly Replacement»(ref-277731-S23283516292008011800000) .
- Recalibrate the recirculation actuator on vehicles equipped with automatic climate control (C68). Refer to «Re-Calibrating Actuators (Primary)»(ref-277730-S28976763112008011800000) .
- Remove the left side sound insulator screws.
- Remove the left hand floor duct. Refer to «Floor Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side»(ref-277731-S25144329692008011800000) .
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the mode actuator.
- Remove the screws from the mode actuator (1).
- Remove the mode actuator.
- Install the mode actuator (1).
- Install the screws to the mode actuator (1). Tighten: Tighten the screws to 1.9 N.m (18 lb in).
- Install the left hand floor duct. Refer to «Floor Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side»(ref-277731-S25144329692008011800000) .
- Install the left side sound insulator screws.
- Remove the I/P carrier. Refer to «Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement»(ref-277716-S18782084562008011800000) .
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the defroster actuator.
- Remove the screws from the defroster actuator.
- Remove the defroster actuator.
- Install the defroster actuator.
- Install the defroster actuator screws. Tighten: Tighten the screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
- Connect the electrical connector to the defroster actuator.
- Install the I/P carrier. Refer to «Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement»(ref-277716-S18782084562008011800000) .
- Remove the I/P carrier. Refer to «Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement»(ref-277716-S18782084562008011800000) .
- Remove the air temperature actuator-right retaining screws.
- Disconnect the air temperature actuator-right electrical connector.
- Remove the air temperature actuator-right.
- Install the air temperature actuator-right.
- Tighten the air temperature actuator-right retaining screws. Tighten: Tighten the screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
- Install the air temperature actuator-right electrical connector.
- Install the I/P carrier. Refer to «Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement»(ref-277716-S18782084562008011800000) .
- Recalibrate the air temperature actuator on vehicles equipped with automatic climate control (C68). Refer to «Re-Calibrating Actuators (Primary)»(ref-277730-S28976763112008011800000) .
- Remove the I/P carrier. Refer to «Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement»(ref-277716-S18782084562008011800000) .
- Remove the air temperature actuator-left (1) retaining screws.
- Disconnect the air temperature actuator-left electrical connector.
- Remove the air temperature actuator-left.
- Install the air temperature actuator-left (1).
- Install the air temperature actuator-left retaining screws. Tighten: Tighten the screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
- Connect the air temperature actuator-left electrical connector.
- Install the I/P carrier. Refer to «Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement»(ref-277716-S18782084562008011800000) .
- Recalibrate the air temperature actuator on vehicles equipped with automatic climate control (C68). Refer to «Re-Calibrating Actuators (Primary)»(ref-277730-S28976763112008011800000) .
- Remove the console. Refer to «Console Replacement»(ref-277716-S40030638892008011800000) .
- Remove the screw from the air outlet duct.
- Remove the air outlet duct from the console.
- Remove the rear mode actuator retaining screws.
- Remove the rear mode actuator.
- Install the mode actuator.
- Install the screws to the mode actuator. Tighten: Tighten the screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
- Install the air outlet duct to the console.
- Install the screw to the air outlet duct. Tighten: Tighten the screw to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
- Install the console. Refer to «Console Replacement»(ref-277716-S40030638892008011800000) .
- Remove the radio. Refer to «Radio Replacement»(ref-277717-S32975660432008011800000) .
- Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the air temperature sensor - upper right (1).
- Remove the air temperature sensor - upper right (1) by turning the sensor clockwise and pulling out.
- Install the air temperature sensor - upper right (1).
- Connect the electrical connector (2) to the air temperature sensor - upper right (1).
- Install the radio. Refer to «Radio Replacement»(ref-277717-S32975660432008011800000) .
- Remove the radio. Refer to «Radio Replacement»(ref-277717-S32975660432008011800000) .
- Remove the HVAC control module. Refer to «HVAC Control Module Replacement»(ref-277772-S16315124172008011800000) .
- Remove the air temperature sensor.
- Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the upper air temperature sensor (1).
- Install the upper air temperature sensor (1) to the air duct (2).
- Connect the electrical connector (2) to the upper air temperature sensor (1).
- Install the upper air temperature sensor.
- Install the HVAC control module. Refer to «HVAC Control Module Replacement»(ref-277772-S16315124172008011800000) .
- Install the radio. Refer to «Radio Replacement»(ref-277717-S32975660432008011800000) .
- Remove the I/P assembly. Refer to «Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement»(ref-277716-S15013547812008011800000) .
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the air temperature sensor-lower left (2).
- Remove the air temperature sensor-lower left.
- Install the air temperature sensor-lower left (2).
- Connect the electrical connector to the air temperature sensor-lower left.
- Install the I/P assembly. Refer to «Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement»(ref-277716-S15013547812008011800000) .
- Remove the passenger side closeout panel. Refer to «Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side»(ref-277716-S40232166422008011800000) .
- Remove the I/P lower closeout panel. Refer to «Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement (GMC/Chevrolet)»(ref-277716-S33844631742008011800000) .
- Disconnect the electrical connector (3) from the air temperature sensor-lower right (2).
- Remove the air temperature sensor-lower right (2).
- Install the air temperature sensor-lower right (2).
- Connect the electrical connector (3) to the air temperature sensor-lower right (2).
- Install the I/P lower closeout panel. Refer to «Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement (GMC/Chevrolet)»(ref-277716-S33844631742008011800000) .
- Install the passenger side closeout panel. Refer to «Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side»(ref-277716-S40232166422008011800000) .
- Remove the upper portion of the left center trim pillar.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the retaining clips from the B pillar.
- Remove the inside air temperature sensor assembly (1) from the B pillar.
- Connect the electrical connector to the inside air temperature sensor assembly (1).
- Install the inside air temperature sensor assembly (1) to the B pillar.
- Install the retaining clips to the B pillar.
- Install the upper portion of the left center trim pillar.
- Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to «Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement»(ref-277716-S40387306842008011800000) .
- Remove the sun load sensor from the I/P upper trim pad by turning counter clockwise.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the sun load sensor.
- Connect the electrical connector to the sun load sensor.
- Install the sun load sensor to the I/P upper trim pad by turning clockwise.
- Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to «Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement»(ref-277716-S40387306842008011800000) .