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Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2006 🢒 ION 🢒 HVAC 🢒 HVAC Systems - Manual 🢒 Mode Control Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 877771 Size: SH
  1. Pull out on the accessory trim plate in order to release the retaining fasteners.

    2. Object Number: 877774 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the accessory trim plate electrical connector(s).

    3. Object Number: 873751 Size: SH
  3. Remove the screws from the radio and pull the radio out.

    4. Object Number: 873752 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the radio electrical connectors and remove the radio.

    5. Object Number: 873745 Size: SH

    Important: Do not bend the mode and temperature cables.

  5. Disconnect the mode and temperature cables from the HVAC control assembly.

    6. Object Number: 873744 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the HVAC control assembly electrical connectors.

    7. Object Number: 873747 Size: SH
  7. Remove the HVAC control assembly screws and remove the HVAC control assembly.

    8. Object Number: 873749 Size: SH

    Important: Do not bend the mode cable.

  8. Remove the mode cable screw and remove the mode cable.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 873749 Size: SH

    Important: Do not bend the mode cable.

  1. Install the mode cable. Make certain that the cable is properly seated in the notch in the HVAC module.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the mode cable screw.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 873747 Size: SH
  3. Install the HVAC control assembly.
  4. Install the HVAC control assembly screws.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 873745 Size: SH

    Important: Do not bend the mode and temperature cables.

  5. Connect the mode and temperature cables to the HVAC control assembly.

    6. Object Number: 873744 Size: SH
  6. Connect the HVAC control assembly electrical connectors.

    7. Object Number: 873752 Size: SH
  7. Place the radio in the vehicle and connect the radio electrical connectors.

    8. Object Number: 873751 Size: SH
  8. Push the radio into position.
  9. Install the radio screws.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 877774 Size: SH
  10. Connect the accessory trim plate electrical connector(s).

    11. Object Number: 877771 Size: SH
  11. Align the retaining fasteners with the instrument panel (I/P).
  12. Push on the outer edge of the accessory trim plate in order to secure the retaining fasteners.