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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2003 🢒 L300/LW300 🢒 HVAC 🢒 HVAC Systems - Automatic 🢒 Air Inlet Valve Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

    3. Object Number: 896489 Size: SH
  3. Remove the right side heater duct assembly retainer.
  4. Remove the right side heater duct assembly.

    5. Object Number: 894265 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the recirculation actuator electrical connector.

    6. Object Number: 892697 Size: SH
  6. Remove the recirculation actuator bracket screws.
  7. Remove the recirculation actuator assembly from the shaft by pulling the assembly towards the front of the dash.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 892697 Size: SH
  1. Install the recirculation actuator assembly onto the door shaft.

    2. The shaft has 2 flats that must be aligned to the actuator.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the recirculation actuator bracket to HVAC module screws.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1 N·m (9 lb in).


    Object Number: 894265 Size: SH
  3. Connect the recirculation actuator electrical connector.

    4. Object Number: 896489 Size: SH
  4. Install the right side heater duct assembly.
  5. Install the right side heater duct assembly retainer.
  6. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.