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 and place it on a workbench.

A/C Heater Control ATC Shown, MTC Typical:

3. If the vehicle is equipped with the automatic temperature control (ATC) heating-A/C system, disconnect the infrared sensor connector from the back of the A/C-heater control.
4. Remove the six screws that secure the A/Cheater control to the back of the instrument panel center bezel and remove the control.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the A/C-heater control into the instrument panel center bezel.
2. Install the six screws that secure the A/Cheater control to the instrument panel center bezel. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.).
3. If the vehicle is equipped with the ATC heating-A/C system, connect the infrared sensor connector to A/C-heater control.
4. Install the center bezel onto the instrument panel.
5. Reconnect the negative battery cable and calibrate the A/C-heater control.