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Air Conditioning Control Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota Tacoma. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE CONTROL KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 3 control knob sub-assemblies.
      Fig 1: Removing Control Knob Sub-Assemblies
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  2. REMOVE HEATER CONTROL PANEL 
    1. Remove the 4 screws.
    2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 6 claws and remove the heater control panel.

      HINT:

      Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 2: Removing Heater Control Panel & Disengaging Claws Using Screwdriver
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  3. REMOVE A/C SWITCH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the A/C switch.

      HINT:

      Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 3: Prying Out A/C Switch Using Screwdriver
      G04411540Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE REC SWITCH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the REC switch.

      HINT:

      Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 4: Prying Out REC Switch Using Screwdriver
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  5. REMOVE BULB 
    1. Using a screwdriver, turn the 2 bulbs counterclockwise and pull them out.
      Fig 5: Removing Bulbs Counterclockwise Using Screwdriver
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