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Installation Procedure

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  1. Rotate the recirculation door lever fully forward/clockwise and hold in place.
  2. Connect the recirculation actuator to the recirculation door lever, then extend the plunger.
    Fig 1: Connecting Recirculation Actuator To Recirculation Door Lever
    G01418969Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  During installation, ensure that the recirculation actuator retaining tab is positioned ABOVE the mating base on the HVAC module case.

  3. Inspect that the actuator pushrod is not binding on the recirculation door lever.
  4. Push the actuator toward the HVAC module case to secure the retaining tab.
  5. Release the recirculation door lever.
    Fig 2: Releasing Recirculation Door Lever
    G01418970Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the vacuum harness connector to the recirculation actuator.
  7. Install the SIR bracket. Refer to BRACKET REPLACEMENT - SIR in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  8. Recalibrate the actuators. Refer to RE-CALIBRATING ACTUATORS  .
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