Climate Control Unit Removal/Installation

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Move the shift lever to position 1.
Place protective tape (A) on both sides of the dashboard next to the climate control unit.

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Tape On Both Sides Of Dashboard
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Insert a flat-tip screwdriver in the groove on each side, then pull straight out on both screwdriver shaft.
NOTE: Do not pry with the flat-tip screwdrivers.

Fig 2: Removing Climate Control Unit
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Remove the climate control unit (A). Disconnect the connector (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Climate Control Unit And Connector
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Install the control unit in the reverse order of removal. After installation, operate the various functions to make sure they work properly.
Run the self-diagnosis function to confirm that there are no problems in the system (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).