Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J (2002)
11. Remove the nuts holding the heater case plate for the heater pipes.
12. Remove the heater case plate and the seals for the heater pipes.
13. Remove the nuts holding the heater case plate for the evaporator block.
14. Remove the heater case plate and seal for the evaporator block.
15. Remove the nut for the HVAC module assembly bracket.
16. Lower the vehicle.
17. Remove the air cleaner assembly from the vehicle.
18. Release the under hood electrical center and position aside.
19. Loosen the steering column brace bolts (1) behind the under hood electrical center.