Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying HVAC Control Assembly, Console, & Electrical Connector

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Separate the front of the console (1) from the headliner by pushing forward and pulling down in the front.
Remove the HVAC control assembly (2) by releasing the tabs at the rear of the HVAC control module. Push out from the back through the console.
Disconnect the electrical connector (3) from the HVAC control module.