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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the center trim bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

  2. Object Number: 939709  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the temperature cable from the HVAC control module.

  4. Object Number: 1284987  Size: SH
  5. Remove the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  6. Remove the temperature cable screw from the HVAC module.
  7. Press the white tab (1) at the center of the cable housing (2) to release the cable from the temperature door shaft.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1284987  Size: SH
  1. Position the cable housing (2) to the temperature door shaft and press to engage.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the temperature cable screw to the HVAC module.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 1 N·m (9 lb in).

  5. Install the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

  6. Object Number: 933637  Size: SH
  7. Center the HVAC module temperature door by aligning the cable lug of the temperature control cable with the center point of the detent spring. The detent spring force should hold the temperature door in the desired position.

  8. Object Number: 933565  Size: SH
  9. Center the temperature cable knob by inserting the assembly alignment tab into the centering slot of the temperature knob shaft.

  10. Object Number: 939709  Size: SH
  11. Install the temperature cable to the HVAC control module by aligning the retention tabs and the temperature knob shaft and snapping into place.
  12. Install the center trim bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.