Mode Door Cable - 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 follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.

NOTE: Illustration shown with instrument panel removed for clarity.






NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the shifter bezel and instrument panel center bezel Instrument Panel Bezel - Removal.

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.

3. Disconnect the mode control cable from the A/C-heater control A/C and Heater Control - Removal.
4. On LHD models, remove the glove box Instrument Panel Glove Box - Removal.
5. On LHD models equipped with beverage cooler, remove the instrument panel top cover, end caps, upper IP cover, radio, shifter housing and the fasteners that secure the top and passenger side of the IP base panel to the instrument panel support Instrument Panel - Removal. Position the passenger side of the base panel slightly rearward to gain access to the metal retaining clip (1) on the right side of the HVAC air distribution housing (3).
6. Disengage the metal retaining clip (1) that secures the mode control cable (2) to 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.

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