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ChevyMex · 08-14-2005, 05:11 AM

I need to replace the Defrost lever but dont see any way to remove the one in the control assy, seems to me they are sealed. Has sombody made this work already. Can somebody share the instructions to me?

Thanks

RJ Swanson · 08-14-2005, 09:14 AM

I just replaced mine, I ordered a set from Chevy Duty and they had good instructions.

The set I ordered included all three levers, and did not require any additional hardware or posts.

You will need to file the sides of the two posts on the underside of the assembly. The top should then pop off and you can replace the arm. To reassemble put the cap back on and strike the posts with a small punch to flare them back out. You can also put a dab of epoxy on them. It was really alot easier than I thought It would be.

ps Don't forget to put the little spring washer back in.

Jakes-66-K10 · 08-14-2005, 09:14 AM

The kit I ordered from Chevy Duty had instructions inside on how to replace just the defrost lever. It does involve drilling a hole and installing a new bolt that comes with the kit. It's not too bad.

KEH · 08-14-2005, 09:49 AM

My defrost lever is bad also. Sure wish I would have known it needed replacing when the truck was apart. It is a pain to pull out now with the aftermarket a/c in the way.

ChevyMex · 08-15-2005, 08:51 PM

Thanks to all, i was going to request the one from LMC, but i will try Chevy Duty since this comes with instructions.

I really appreciate your advise...

KEH · 08-16-2005, 08:08 AM

Is it just the defrost that goes bad or should they all be replaced when it is out?

rs108 · 08-16-2005, 08:35 AM

I ordered the whole set but I only replaced the defrost as the other ones looked Ok. It was only $3 more for the whole set anyways. Does anyone know why its the Defrost that always breaks. After replacing the lever and cable I ended up just leaving it unhooked from the defrost, seems like it just takes too much pressure to move the defrost arm up.

08-14-2005, 05:11 AM	#1
ChevyMex Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mexico Posts: 92	A/C control assy levers replacement I need to replace the Defrost lever but dont see any way to remove the one in the control assy, seems to me they are sealed. Has sombody made this work already. Can somebody share the instructions to me? Thanks

08-14-2005, 09:14 AM	#2
RJ Swanson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canton SD Posts: 7	I just replaced mine, I ordered a set from Chevy Duty and they had good instructions. The set I ordered included all three levers, and did not require any additional hardware or posts. You will need to file the sides of the two posts on the underside of the assembly. The top should then pop off and you can replace the arm. To reassemble put the cap back on and strike the posts with a small punch to flare them back out. You can also put a dab of epoxy on them. It was really alot easier than I thought It would be. ps Don't forget to put the little spring washer back in. Last edited by RJ Swanson; 08-14-2005 at 09:16 AM.

08-14-2005, 09:49 AM	#4
KEH Better late than never Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 324	My defrost lever is bad also. Sure wish I would have known it needed replacing when the truck was apart. It is a pain to pull out now with the aftermarket a/c in the way. __________________ 1970 C/10 SWB Stepside

08-16-2005, 08:08 AM	#6
KEH Better late than never Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 324	Is it just the defrost that goes bad or should they all be replaced when it is out? __________________ 1970 C/10 SWB Stepside

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08-14-2005, 09:14 AM	#3
Jakes-66-K10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 640	The kit I ordered from Chevy Duty had instructions inside on how to replace just the defrost lever. It does involve drilling a hole and installing a new bolt that comes with the kit. It's not too bad.

08-15-2005, 08:51 PM	#5
ChevyMex Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mexico Posts: 92	Thanks to all, i was going to request the one from LMC, but i will try Chevy Duty since this comes with instructions. I really appreciate your advise...

08-16-2005, 08:35 AM	#7
rs108 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canton SD Posts: 6	I ordered the whole set but I only replaced the defrost as the other ones looked Ok. It was only $3 more for the whole set anyways. Does anyone know why its the Defrost that always breaks. After replacing the lever and cable I ended up just leaving it unhooked from the defrost, seems like it just takes too much pressure to move the defrost arm up.



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