Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 GMC Terrain and 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool to separate the steering column upper trim cover (1) from the steering column lower trim cover.
Position the steering column upper trim (1) cover out of the way.
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Steering Column Lower Trim Cover (1) - Remove - Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement (Equinox) , or Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement (Terrain)
With the wheels of the vehicle in the straight ahead position, LOCK the steering column.
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Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Terrain)
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Floor Front Air Outlet Duct - Left Side(2) - Remove - Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side
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Intermediate Steering Shaft (1) @Steering Column - Remove - Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Equinox) , or Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Terrain)
Disconnect the steering column electrical connectors as necessary.
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Steering Column (1) - Remove - Steering Column Replacement (Equinox) , or Steering Column Replacement (Terrain)
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Remove the brake pedal assembly. (1) Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement
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Mode Valve Actuator(2) - Remove - Mode Valve Actuator Replacement
Disconnect the electrical connector.
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NOTE:
The heater and air conditioning evaporator and blower module is shown out of the vehicle for clarity.

Heater and Air Conditioning Mode Control Cam Cover Bolt (1) - Remove[3x]
Heater and Air Conditioning Mode Control Cam Cover(2) - Remove
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Mode Control Cam (1) - Remove
Mode Control Cam(2) - Remove
Defroster Valve Lever (3) - Remove
Mode Valve Lever(4) - Remove