Repair procedures: Replacement

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the center air vent.
Remove the heater & A/C controller (A) after loosening 4 screws.

Fig 1: Identifying Heater & A/C Controller
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Fig 2: Identifying Wire Harness
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Remove the heater & A/C controller (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Heater & A/C Controller
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Installation is the reverse order of removal.