Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.

NOTE: Illustration shown with instrument panel removed for clarity.





NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

NOTE: To aid in reinstallation, note the installed position of the mode control cable to the A/C-heater control prior to removal of the cable.

2. Remove the instrument panel center bezel and disconnect the mode control cable from the A/C-heater control Instrument Panel Center Bezel - Removal.
3. On LHD models, remove the glove box Instrument Panel Glove Box - Removal.
4. Disengage the metal retaining clip (1) that secures the mode control cable (2) from the right side of the HVAC air distribution housing (3).

NOTE: To aid in reinstallation, note the position of the mode control cable as it passes through the instrument panel support prior to removal of the cable.

5. Disconnect the mode control cable from the mode door cam (4) and remove the cable from the vehicle.