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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove instrument panel compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement.

  2. Object Number: 2027818  Size: SH
  3. Remove instrument panel wiring harness (2) from instrument panel tie bar (1).
  4. Disconnect electrical connectors.


    Object Number: 2027821  Size: SH
  5. Remove instrument panel tie bar (2).
  6. • Remove 4 instrument panel tie bar bolts (3 4).
    • Remove 2 instrument panel tie bar nuts (1).

    Object Number: 2027962  Size: SH
  7. Remove mode control cam (1).

  8. Object Number: 2027967  Size: SH
  9. Remove 2 mode valve gear (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2027978  Size: SH

    Note: The mode valve gear can only be fitted in one position. The mode valve gears have to be fitted to the according mode valve levers in figured position. The ventilation dampers have to be in middle position.

  1. Install 2 mode valve gear (1).

  2. Object Number: 2027962  Size: SH

    Note: The mode control cam can only be fitted in one position.

  3. Install mode control cam (1).
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2027821  Size: SH
  5. Install instrument panel tie bar (2).
  6. • Install 4 instrument panel tie bar bolts (3, 4) and tighten to  22 N·m (16  lb ft).
    • Install 2 instrument panel tie bar nuts (1) and tighten to  XXX N·m (XXX lb in).

    Object Number: 2027818  Size: SH
  7. Install instrument panel wiring harness (2) from instrument panel tie bar (1).
  8. Connect electrical connectors.

  9. Install instrument panel compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement.