Flexible Shaft, Through 18 May 2008

Flexible Shaft, Through 18 May 2008

Removal

- Remove the center trim from the instrument panel.






- Move the flexible shaft in to the following position:

- Turn the air distribution control - 1 - until the locking mechanism on the shaft - 2 - is visible in the step-up gearing - 3 -.

- Remove controls for heating and A/C system, refer to=> [ Heater and A/C System Controls ] Heater and A/C System Controls.






- Reach into the center console and push the tab - 1 - in direction of arrow.

- Pull flexible shaft out of adapter - 2 -.

Installation

Installation is carried out in the reverse order while noting the following:

• When installing flexible shaft, adapter and air distribution rotary switch on controls for hot air and fresh air must have a specific position to each other, otherwise it will malfunction.

• After installing, function of air distribution door must be checked.

Checking:

Flexible shaft for adjusting unit of air distribution doors:

- Let fresh air blower run on highest speed. If air flows out of defroster vents in the "Defrost" position and no air flows out of footwell vents, installation of flexible shaft is correct. If this is not the case, remove flexible shaft from adapter. Place controls for heating and A/C system onto adapter and rotate rotary knob for air distribution 1/2 rotation (180°). Then re-connect flexible shaft. Repeat test.