Control Assembly Removal and Installation
Control Assembly Removal and InstallationControl Assembly Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the audio system trim plate. Refer to Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Removal.
3. Remove the four controller retaining screws.
4. Pull out the controller to provide clearance for removal of the temperature control cable.
5. Disconnect the temperature control cable by gently prying the cable eyelet from the post on the controller. Unsnap the cable housing from the mechanical slide. Note the location of the cable and the housing for ease of installation.
6. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
7. Remove the vacuum hose connection block from the mode control switch.
Control Assembly Installation
1. Connect the vacuum hose connection block to the mode control switch.
2. Press the cable end eyelet onto the post on the controller.
3. Attach the mechanical cable housing to its original control position.
4. Connect the electrical connectors to the sockets on the back of the controller.
5. Gently insert the controller into position on the center console.
6. Install the retaining screws.
Tighten:
Tighten the controller retaining screws to 4 N.m (35 lb.in).
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.
9. Install the audio system trim plate. Refer to Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Installation.