Removal & Installation (Windshield Defrost Door)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove left lower dash insulator panel and disconnect lamp. See Fig 1. Remove 2 pin-type connectors and fill panel. See Fig 2. Remove screws. See Fig 3. Disengage vacuum line. See Fig 4. Remove screws, disengage clip and remove lighting module. See Fig 5.
2. Remove connectors. See Fig 6. Remove screws and bracket. See Fig 7. Remove clip, nuts and vacuum motor. See Fig 8. Disconnect vacuum lines and remove vacuum motor. See Fig 9.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Left Lower Dash Insulator Panel

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Fig 2: Removing & Installing Fill Panel

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Fig 3: Removing & Installing Data Link Connector Screws

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Fig 4: Disengaging Vacuum Line

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Fig 5: Removing & Installing Lighting Module

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Fig 6: Removing & Installing Connectors

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Fig 7: Removing & Installing Bracket

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Fig 8: Removing & Installing Vacuum Motor

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Fig 9: Disconnecting Vacuum Lines From Motor

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