Repair Procedures: Replacement

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CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from damaging the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

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

Fig 1: Removing Center Fascia Upper Panel Using Screwdriver Or Remover
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Disconnect the heater and A/C controller connector (A) and mood lamp connector (B).

Fig 2: Locating Heater And A/C Controller Connector Or Mood Lamp Connector
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Disconnect the mood lamp connector (A).

Fig 3: Locating Mood Lamp Connector
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Remove the mounting screws and then separate the heater and A/C controller (A).

Fig 4: Locating Heater And A/C Controller With Mounting Screws
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Make sure the connector is connected properly.
- Replace any damage clips.