Climate Control Unit Removal

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Climate Control Unit Removal
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Ashtray panel. See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    2. Detach the hood release lever from the lower panel. See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    3. Front scuff plate. See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    4. Front side trim. See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    5. Lower panel. See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    6. Decoration panel. See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    7. Glove compartment. See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    8. PJB and PJB bracket. See FUSES & CIRCUIT BREAKERS .
  3. Detach the PJB wiring harness clamp from the dashboard.
  4. Remove the center panel module. See INTERIOR TRIM .
  5. Remove the air mix wire and airflow mode wire from the A/C unit.
  6. Release the left and right tabs and remove in the order indicated in the figure.
    Fig 1: Removing Climate Control Unit
    G00975610Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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