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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  1. Remove the battery (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the crash pad garnish [RH].

    (Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD GARNISH ")

  3. After loosening the mounting screws, remove the A/C & heater controller unit (A).
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  4. Disconnect the A/C & heater controller connectors (A).
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  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    NOTE:
    • Reassemble the connector correctly.
    • Replace any damaged clips.