Control Assembly: Service and Repair

Module And Controls:

Remove or Disconnect

1. Accessory trim plate.
^ Pull accessory trim plate rearward and off instrument panel lower trim pad.
2. Heater and air conditioning control bolts/screws (26).
3. Control (2).
^ Pull control (2) out far enough to reach the vacuum, electrical and temperature control cable connections.
4. Blower motor switch connector.
5. Vacuum harness connector from vacuum selector valve.
6. Temperature control cable from control (2).
^ While releasing temperature control cable clips from control, pry temperature control cable with small screwdriver from control (2).
7. Vacuum selector valve, if necessary.
^ Remove two retaining screws and remove vacuum selector valve.
8. Blower motor switch, if necessary.
A. Remove blower motor speed control knob (9) and retaining bolt/screw.
B. Remove blower motor switch.

Inspect

^ Electrical terminals for corrosion. Remove corrosion or replace component as necessary.
^ Temperature and mode knobs for freedom of movement. Lubricate, repair or replace as necessary.
^ Temperature control cable for kinks, binding and other damage. Adjust, repair or replace as necessary.

Install or Connect

1. Blower motor switch, if removed.
A. Hold blower motor switch in position and install bolt/screw.
B. Install blower motor speed control knob (9).
2. Vacuum selector valve and retaining screws, if removed.
3. Temperature control cable.
A. Slip temperature control cable into position on lever arm. Align shaft with temperature control cable slot.
B. Press temperature control cable clip into slot in control (2). Make sure all three clips are in place.
4. Vacuum harness connector to vacuum selector valve.
5. Blower motor switch connector.
6. Control (2).
7. Heater and air conditioning control bolts/screws (26).

Tighten

^ Heater and air conditioning control bolts/screws (26) to 1.9 N.m (17 lb. in.).
8. Accessory trim plate.
^ Hold accessory trim plate in position and press it forward to engage four retaining clips.
9. Test operation of temperature control knob, mode control knob and blower motor switch.