Temperature Control Cable
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the right Instrument Panel (I/P) insulator. Remove the temperature control cable bolt. Disconnect the temperature control cable from the HVAC module assembly. See Fig 1.
- Ensure that the temperature control cable is still attached to the HVAC control assembly. Cycle the temperature control knob between the following positions:
- FULL COLD Position
- FULL HOT Position
- Replace the temperature control cable if one of the following situations occur:
- The Temperature Control Cable Binds
- The Temperature Control Cable Does Not Rotate Freely
- Set the temperature control knob to the half way between the full cold and the full hot positions. Inspect the position of the temperature control cable pulley. Adjust the temperature control cable pulley. Do not adjust the pulley if the pulley is skewed 5-10 degrees toward the full cold side. See Fig 2. Adjust the control cable if the pulley is skewed toward the full hot side.
- Remove the spring from the temperature control cable pulley. Adjust the temperature control cable pulley 5-10 degrees toward the full cold position. Install the temperature control cable spring to the temperature control cable pulley. Connect the temperature control cable to the HVAC module assembly.
- Connect the temperature control cable to the HVAC module assembly. Install the temperature control cable screw. Tighten the temperature control cable screw to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install the right I/P insulator.