Climate Control Head

REMOVAL

WARNING: TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE INJURY, THE AIR BAG BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY AIR BAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO STARTER RELAY CABLE AND WAIT ONE MINUTE.




1. Disconnect the battery cables.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect the battery to starter relay cable.




2. Remove the instrument panel relay cover.




3. Disconnect the two passenger air bag defeat switch electrical connectors.




4. Remove the center instrument panel finish panel.
^ Carefully pry to release four clips.




5. If equipped, disconnect the 4WD rotary control switch electrical connector.




6. Remove the climate control head.
1. Remove the four climate control head screws.
2. Pull out the climate control head.




7. Disconnect the climate control head.
1. Disconnect the four electrical connectors.
2. Disconnect the vacuum line connector.

INSTALLATION



1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.