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Front HVAC Controls, Automatic






Front HVAC Controls, Automatic


Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery 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 may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.

Take the proper precautions to protect the front face of the instrument panel center bezel from cosmetic damage during this service procedure.

Removing






- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.


Be sure to note the color and location of each connector at the back of the HVAC control prior to disconnecting them. Reconnecting a connector to the wrong receptacle can damage the HVAC control system.

- Remove the center bezel (3) from the instrument panel and place it on a workbench.

- Remove the four screws (1) that secure the HVAC control (2) to the instrument panel center bezel and remove the control.

Installing






- Position the HVAC control (2) into the instrument panel center bezel (3).

- Install the screws (1) that secure the HVAC control to the center bezel. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (17 in lbs).


Each wire connector is individually keyed to its respective receptacle on the back of the HVAC control. Be sure to note the color and location of each connector when reinstalled to the back of the HVAC control. Do not force any connector onto the HVAC control. Failure to follow this caution can damage the HVAC control system.

- Install the instrument panel center bezel (1).

- Connect the negative battery cable.

- Calibrate the HVAC control.