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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the right instrument panel (I/P) lower insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the vacuum control solenoid.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From Vacuum Control Solenoid
    G01419009Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the vacuum harness connector from the vacuum control solenoid.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Vacuum Harness Connector From Vacuum Control Solenoid
    G01419010Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the vacuum control solenoid valve retaining screws.
  5. Remove the control solenoid.

    Pull the control solenoid straight down to release the tab from the slot in the HVAC module case.

    Fig 3: Removing Vacuum Control Solenoid
    G01419011Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.