HVAC Systems - Manual

HVAC Control Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remover the center molding. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Center (Four Door) Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Center (Four Door)Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Center (Five Door/Wagon) Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Center (Five Door/Wagon) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
3. Disconnect the mode control cable from the mode door.
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors.




5. Disconnect the temperature control cable by gently prying the cable eyelet from the post on the controller. Unsnap the cable housing from the mechanical slide. Note the location of the cable and the housing for ease of installation.
6. Pull out the center molding.




7. Remove the 4 controller retaining screws.
8. Remove the control assembly from the center molding.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the control assembly with the retaining screws to the center molding.

Tighten the controller retaining screws to 2 Nm (18 lb in).

2. Press the cable end eyelet onto the post on the controller.
3. Attach the mechanical cable housing to its original control position.
4. Connect the electrical connectors to the sockets on the back of the controller.




5. Gently insert the center molding into position on the instrument panel (I/P).
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Confirm the proper operation of the controller by moving it through all of the controller's possible functioning positions.