Control Assembly Replacement Domestic

1. Remove the instrument cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.



2. Remove the heater and the A/C control from the instrument panel by the following procedures:



3. Remove the retaining screw (1) from the left edge of the control head (2).



4. Pivot the control head from the instrument panel in order to disengage the tab on the right side of the control head.



5. Pull the control head out of the instrument panel far enough to reach the vacuum and the electrical connectors.
6. Remove the electrical connectors.
7. Remove the vacuum connectors.

1. Install the vacuum connectors.
2. Install the electrical connectors.



3. Install the control head to the instrument panel by the following procedures:
4. Align the tab on the right side of the control head with the slot in the instrument panel.
5. Pivot the control head into the instrument panel.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.




6. Install the retaining screw (1) to the left edge of the control head.

Tighten
Tighten the heater and the A/C control head retaining screw to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

7. Install the instrument cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Control Assembly Replacement Export

1. Remove the instrument cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement in Instrument Panel Gauges and Console.



2. Remove the heater and the A/C control from the instrument panel by the following procedures:



3. Remove the retaining screw (1) from the left edge of the control head (2).



4. Pivot the control head from the instrument panel in order to disengage the tab on the right side of the control head.



5. Pull the control head out of the instrument panel far enough to reach the vacuum and the electrical connectors.
6. Remove the electrical connectors.
7. Remove the vacuum connectors.

1. Install the vacuum connectors.
2. Install the electrical connectors.



3. Install the control head to the instrument panel by the following procedures:
4. Align the tab on the right side of the control head with the slot in the instrument panel.
5. Pivot the control head into the instrument panel.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.




6. Install the retaining screw (1) to the left edge of the control head.

Tighten
Tighten the heater and the A/C control head retaining screw to 4 N·m (35 lb in).




7. Install the instrument cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement in Instrument Panel Gauges and Console.