Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement Hatchback

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the Instrument panel lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement.
3. Remove the instrument panel lower center trim. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Replacement.
4. Remove the HVAC controller retaining screws (1).
5. Remove the controller (2) by pulling it out to provide clearance for the removal of the cable.




Note: Note the location of the cables and the housings to facilitate their reinstallation.

6. Disconnect the mechanical control cables by gently prying off the cable eyelet (2) and unsnapping the cable housing (1) from the mechanical slide.
7. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

1. Connect the electrical connectors to the proper sockets on the back of the controller.
2. Install the mechanical cable housings (1) to the proper control positions.
3. Install the eyelets (2) on the end of each cable, pressing each onto the proper post.



4. Install the controller (2) by gently inserting the controller into the proper position on the instrument panel.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

5. Install the left and the right controller retaining screws (1).

Tighten
Tighten the HVAC controller retaining screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

6. Install the instrument panel lower center trim. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Replacement.
7. Install the instrument panel lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Confirm the proper operation of the controller by moving it through all of the controller's possible functioning positions.