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Control Assembly Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the accessory trim plate.
2. Remove the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control bolts.
3. Gently pull the HVAC control out from the Instrument Panel (IP) far enough to access the following connections:
^ Vacuum
^ Electrical
^ Temperature cable




4. Disconnect the vacuum harness connector from the vacuum selector valve.




5. Disconnect the following electrical connectors from the HVAC control:
^ HVAC mode switch (1)
^ HVAC control illumination (2)
^ HVAC blower switch (3)
^ Rear defogger (4)
6. Remove the temperature control cable (5) from the control.
When releasing the control cable clips, use a small screwdriver to gently pry the cable from the control.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the temperature control cable connector (5) to the control.
2. Connect the following electrical connectors to the HVAC control:
^ Rear defogger (4)
^ HVAC blower switch (3)
^ HVAC control illumination (2)
^ HVAC mode switch (1)




3. Connect the vacuum harness connector to the vacuum selector valve.
4. Install the HVAC control.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the HVAC control bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the HVAC control bolts to 2.2 N.m (19 lb in).




6. Install the accessory trim plate.
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