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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the right side instrument panel insulator. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the vacuum control assembly.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From Vacuum Control Assembly
    G01569039Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the vacuum harness connector from the vacuum control assembly.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Vacuum Harness Connector From Vacuum Control Assembly
    G01569040Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the mounting screws from the vacuum control assembly.
    IMPORTANT: Pull the vacuum control assembly straight down to release the tab from the slot in the HVAC module case.
  5. Remove the vacuum control assembly.
    Fig 3: Removing Vacuum Control Assembly
    G01569041Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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