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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1998EIGHTY-EIGHT V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONTROL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIR
1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight V6-3.8L VIN K
Control Assembly: Service and Repair
1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the trim panel retaining fasteners from the lower armrest bezel.
3. Remove the lower armrest bezel. Use a thin-bladed tool.
4. Disengage the switch plate retainer clips. Insert a small, flat-blade tool between the switch plate and the trim panel.
5. Lift the switch plate.
6. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
7. Remove the passenger climate control.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the passenger climate control to the switch plate.
2. Connect the electrical connectors.
3. Install the switch plate in the trim panel. Push inward the switch plate.
4. Install the trim panel retaining fasteners.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the trim panel retaining fasteners from the lower armrest bezel.
3. Remove the lower armrest bezel. Use a thin-bladed tool.
4. Disengage the switch plate retainer clips. Insert a small, flat-blade tool between the switch plate and the trim panel.
5. Lift the switch plate.
6. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
7. Remove the passenger climate control.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the passenger climate control to the switch plate.
2. Connect the electrical connectors.
3. Install the switch plate in the trim panel. Push inward the switch plate.
4. Install the trim panel retaining fasteners.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.