Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 GMC Envoy, and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LL8) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (LM4) in Engine Cooling.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the nuts (3) from rear A/C line block fittings.
- Remove the A/C line block fittings and discard the O-ring seals.
- Remove the nuts from the heater hoses block fittings.
- Remove the heater hoses block fittings from the HVAC module-auxiliary.
- Remove the nuts from the HVAC module studs.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the right side rear quarter trim. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter - Right (TrailBlazer, Envoy, Bravada) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter - Right (TrailBlazer EXT, Envoy XL) in Interior Trim.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the HVAC module.
- Disconnect the rear compartment air outlet ducts (5) from the HVAC module (3).
- Remove the mounting bolts (5) from the HVAC module.
- Remove the HVAC module (1).
- Remove and discard the HVAC module pass through seal.
IMPORTANT:
Cap or tape the open A/C refrigerant lines immediately.