Temperature 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.

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

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

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

5. Disconnect the temperature control cable from the blend door pivot lever (4) and remove the cable from the vehicle.