Instrument Panel - Removing Heater Temp and Mode Dial

SOURCE:
Honda Service News April 2003

TITLE:
Removing Heater Temp & Mode Dials

APPLIES TO:
2003 Element DX

SERVICE TIP:

If you've ever installed an accessory A/C kit in a 2003 Element DX, you'll probably agree that it's a real challenge to remove the control dials without botching the panel. Here are some handy tips to make the job easier.

To remove the temperature control dial:

1. Turn the outer ring to the full hot position.

2. Pry on the inside (not the outside) of the ring at the 6 o'clock position.

3. Turn the outer ring to the full cold position, and pry again on the inside of the ring at the 6 o'clock position.

To remove the mode control dial:

1. Turn the outer ring to the defrost position.

2. Pry on the inside of the ring at the 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock positions.

3. Pry on the inside of the ring at the 12 o'clock position.

By prying on the inside of the ring, you confine any damage to those parts that would get replaced with new parts from the A/C kit. This info has already been added to the A/C Installation Instructions, AII 24107. To make sure you've got the latest instructions, print out a copy
from ISIS.