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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the recirculation actuator.
    Fig 1: Recirculation Actuator
    G01720028Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Connect the recirculation actuator plunger rod to the recirculation door, then extend the plunger.
    NOTE: During installation, ensure that the recirculation actuator retaining tab is positioned above the mating base on the HVAC control module case.
  3. Push the vacuum actuator toward the HVAC control module case to secure the retaining tab.
    NOTE: Verify that the vacuum actuator pushrod is not binding on the recirculation lever.
  4. Connect the vacuum harness connector to the recirculation actuator.
  5. Install the instrument panel compartment. Refer to COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - IP in GAUGES AND INSTRUMENT PANELS .
  6. Install the right instrument panel insulator. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT in GAUGES AND INSTRUMENT PANELS
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