Control Assembly: Service and Repair

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 AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

NOTE: ATC A/C - heater controls are NOT interchangeable between other model years or other vehicle lines. If replacement of the A/C - heater control is required, only use the control designed for the vehicle being serviced.




1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the center bezel (1) from the instrument panel and place it on a workbench.
3. Remove the screws (2) that secure the electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) control (3) and the A/C - heater control (4) to the center bezel and remove the controls.

INSTALLATION




1. Position the A/C - heater control (4) and the electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) control (3) into the instrument panel center bezel (1).
2. Install the screws (2) that secure the A/C - heater control and the EVIC control to the center bezel. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.).
3. Install the center bezel onto the instrument panel.
4. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
5. Initiate the Actuator Calibration function using a scan tool. Refer to HVAC System Test. HVAC System Test (ATC)