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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Vacuum Control Solenoid Electrical Connector
    GM295337Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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.
  3. Fig 2: Vacuum Control Solenoid & Vacuum Harness Connector
    GM295340Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the vacuum harness connector from the vacuum control solenoid.
  5. Fig 3: Vacuum Control Solenoid Retaining Screws
    GM295343Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the vacuum control solenoid valve retaining screws.
  7. Remove the control solenoid.

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