Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, 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 AIR-BAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the center bezel from the instrument panel.

A/C-Heater Control:

3. Remove the three screws that secure the A/C-heater control to the instrument panel.
4. Remove the A/C-heater control from the instrument panel and disconnect the two wire harness connectors from the control.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the A/C-heater control to the instrument panel.
2. Connect the two wire harness connectors to the back of the A/C-heater control.
3. Install the A/C-heater control into the instrument panel.
4. Install the three screws that secure the A/C-heater control to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.).
5. Reconnect the negative battery cable and calibrate the A/C-heater control.