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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY (CHEVROLET)  or TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY (OLDSMOBILE)  or BEZEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CLUSTER (CHEVROLET)  or BEZEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CLUSTER (GMC/OLDSMOBILE)  in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  2. Remove the HVAC control module screws.
  3. Depress the HVAC control module tabs (3) and remove the HVAC control module (2) from the IP (4).
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors (1) from the HVAC control module (2).
    Fig 1: Removing HVAC Control Module From Instrument Panel
    G01596982Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.