Control Assembly: Service and Repair

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Control Unit

REMOVAL

1. AUTO A/C
1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2. Remove front cover (A).




3. Loosen 2 screws (B) to remove center panel (C).




4. Loosen screws to pull control unit slightly out of center console.
5. Disconnect connector to remove control unit.

2. MANUAL A/C
1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2. Remove front cover (A).




3. Loosen 2 screws (B) to remove center panel (C).
4. Set temperature control switch to "FULL HOT", and disconnect temperature control cable from heater unit.




5. Loosen screws to pull control unit slightly out of center console.
6. Disconnect connector from antenna cable to remove control unit.

INSTALLATION

1. AUTO A/C
Install in the reverse order of removal.

2. MANUAL A/C
1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. Before installation, set temperature control switch to "FULL HOT".