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Passenger Compartment Components

Automatic climate control

Removing and installing A/C control head -E87-


NOTE: Before removing A/C control head, check Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory.

- Switch ignition OFF.
- Carefully pry off trim plate -A-.





- Remove 2 screws -B-.
- Remove A/C control head from console.
- Press connector locking tabs (lower arrow) and remove connector from control head in direction indicated (upper arrow).





Install in reverse order of removal.

NOTE: After installing, check A/C control head coding and perform basic setting.

Replacing A/C control head lamps
- Remove A/C control head.
- Rotate lamp 90 (1/4-turn) and remove from holder.
- Lamps -A- for illuminating operating buttons
- Lamps -B- for illuminating display panels





Removing and installing interior temperature sensor fan -V42-
- Remove instrument cluster.
- Remove 2 screws -A-.





- Remove wire connector.
- Remove hose -B- from fan -C-.
- Remove fan -C-.
Install in reverse order of removal.
- Ensure hose -B- fits tightly on fan -C-.

Removing and installing instrument panel interior temperature sensor -G56-
- Remove glove compartment.
- Remove 2 screws -A-.





- Remove hose -B- from sensor -C-.
- Remove wire connector.
- Remove temperature sensor -C-.
Install in reverse order of removal.
- Ensure hose -B- fits tightly on sensor -C- and fan -D-.

Removing and installing footwell/defroster flap motor -V85- and central air flap motor -V70- support tray
- Remove instrument panel, center console, glove compartment and driver's side tray.
- Remove defroster hoses from heater box (left and right).
- Remove 2 screws -A- on left side of heater box.





- Remove 2 screws -B- on right side of heater box.
- Separate connectors -A- and -B-.





- Red connector -A- to footwell/defroster flap motor -V85-
- Blue connector -B- to central air flap motor -V70-
- Remove support tray from heater box.

NOTE: For color coding of connectors See wiring diagram.

Install in reverse order of removal.