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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 1223455  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the instrument cluster housing trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Remove the control assembly retaining screws (3).
  4. Separate the control assembly from the instrument panel (2).
  5. Disconnect the electrical connectors (1).

  6. Object Number: 1223459  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the mode control cable from the heater module (2).
  8. Disconnect the temperature control cable from the heater module (1).
  9. Remove the glove box from the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

  10. Object Number: 1223462  Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the recirculating/fresh air door cable from the blower module (1).
  12. Remove the control assembly.

  13. Object Number: 1223464  Size: SH
  14. Disconnect the temperature control cable (3).
  15. Disconnect the mode control cable (1).
  16. Disconnect the recirculating/fresh air door cable (2).
  17. Disconnect the control cables from the control assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1223465  Size: SH
  1. Connect the control cables to the control assembly.
  2. Connect the recirculating/fresh air door cable to the blower module.
  3. Install the glove box to the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  4. Connect the temperature control cable and the mode control cable to the heater module.
  5. Connect the electrical connectors.
  6. Install the control assembly with the screws (1).
  7. Install the instrument cluster housing trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable.