Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Saturn Ion Red Line, 2005 Saturn Ion 3, 2005 Saturn Ion 2, and 2005 Saturn Ion 1. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Pull out on the accessory trim plate in order to release the retaining fasteners.

Fig 1: Instrument Panel Bezel/Trim Plate

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Disconnect the accessory trim plate electrical connector(s).

Fig 2: View Of Accessory Trim Plate Electrical Connectors

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Remove the screws from the radio and pull the radio out.

Fig 3: View Of Radio

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Disconnect the radio electrical connectors and remove the radio.

Fig 4: View Of Radio Electrical Connectors

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IMPORTANT: Do not bend the mode and temperature cables.

Disconnect the mode and temperature cables from the HVAC control assembly.

Fig 5: View Of HVAC Control Assembly Mode & Temperature Cables

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Disconnect the HVAC control assembly electrical connectors.

Fig 6: View Of HVAC Control Assembly Electrical Connectors

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Remove the HVAC control assembly screws and remove the HVAC control assembly.

Fig 7: View Of HVAC Control Assembly

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IMPORTANT: Do not bend the mode cable.

Remove the mode cable screw and remove the mode cable.

Fig 8: View Of Mode Cable

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