For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the instrument panel (IP) carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
2. Remove the blue vacuum hose (1) and the green vacuum hose (2) from the defroster actuator.

Note the location of the hoses.

3. Remove the defroster actuator.

3.1. | Lift the actuator lock tab.

3.2. | Slide off the actuator.

4. Remove the actuator linkage from the defroster valve lever.

Squeeze the tabs on the lever in order to remove the linkage.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the actuator linkage to the defroster valve lever.
2. Slide the defroster actuator on to the mounting bracket until the tab locks.
3. Connect the blue vacuum hose (1) and the green vacuum hose (2) to the defroster actuator.
4. Install the instrument panel (IP) carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.