Repair Procedures: Replacement

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CAUTION:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center fascia panel (A).

Fig 1: Center Fascia Panel
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Disconnect the A/C & heater controller connectors (A).

Fig 2: A/C And Heater Controller Connectors
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Make sure that the connectors are connected properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.