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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning



HVAC CONTROL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Remove the Instrument panel lower cover.
3. Remove the HVAC controller retaining screws.
4. Remove the controller by pulling it out to provide clearance for the removal of the cable.




5. Disconnect the mechanical control cables by gently prying off the cable eyelet and unsnapping the cable housing from the mechanical slide.

IMPORTANT: Note the location of the cables and the housings to facilitate their reinstallation.

6. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Connect the electrical connectors to the proper sockets on the back of the controller.
2. Install the mechanical cable housings to the proper control positions.
3. Install the eyelets on the end of each cable, pressing each onto the proper post.
4. Install the controller by gently inserting the controller into the proper position on the center console.




5. Install the lower left and the lower right controller retaining screws.

Tighten the HVAC controller retaining screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the instrument panel lower cover.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
8. Confirm the proper operation of the controller by moving it through all of the controller's possible functioning positions.
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