Heater Control Panel Removal and Installation
Heater Control Panel Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover
1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (A).
2. Dashboard Subdisplay Visor
1. Remove the dashboard subdisplay visor (A).
3. Center Lower Panel
1. Remove the center lower panel (A).
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the center console panel or the related parts.
4. Audio Unit Assembly
NOTE:
* Lay a workshop towel under the parts when working on them to protect the face panel from scratches or other damage.
* Do not work in a dusty or dirty place.
* Discharge static electricity from your body before and during the work.
* Do not touch the circuit board(s) with your bare hands.
* Do not work with dirty hands.
* Do not touch the terminal connector of the flat plate cable with your bare hands (If you have touched it, wipe it off thoroughly.).
* Eject the CD before disconnecting the audio unit to prevent damaging the CD player's load mechanism.
* If you are replacing the audio unit, write down the audio presets (if possible), and enter them into the new audio unit.
1. Remove the bolts (A).
2. Disconnect the connectors, then pull out the audio unit (A).
5. Heater Control Panel Assembly
1. Pull the heater control panel assembly (A).
2. Disconnect the connector (B).
6. Heater Control Panel
1. Remove the dials (A).
2. Remove the heater control panel (B).
Installation
1. Heater Control Panel
1. Install the heater control panel (A).
2. Install the dials (B).
2. Heater Control Panel Assembly
1. Connect the connector (A).
2. Install the heater control panel assembly (B).
3. Audio Unit Assembly
1. Connect the connectors, then install the audio unit (A).
NOTE: Make sure all the connectors and the antenna lead are secure.
2. Install the bolts (A).
4. Center Lower Panel
1. Install the center lower panel (A).
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the center console panel or the related parts.
5. Dashboard Subdisplay Visor
1. Install the dashboard subdisplay visor (A).
6. Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover
1. Install the driver's dashboard lower cover (A).
7. Heater Self-Diagnostic Function
How to Use the Self-Diagnostic Function
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).
2. Set the fan control dial to OFF, temperature control dial to Max Cool, the VENTILATION button to ON.
3. Press and hold the RECIRCULATION button, then within 10 seconds press and release the REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER button five times. Release the RECIRCULATION button.
4. The recirculation indicator turns on for 2 seconds, then the self-diagnostic function begins.
NOTE:
* The blower motor will run at various speeds when in the self-diagnostic mode.
* Once the self-diagnostic function is finished, the recirculation indicator blinks, and the number of blinks indicates the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) number. If there are multiple DTCs, the indicator blinks each DTC in sequence from the lowest DTC number to the highest.
* The indicator pauses 3 seconds, then repeats the DTC blink sequence.
* If no DTCs are found, the indicator will not blink.
* When the problem is repaired, the indicator will not blink.
Example of DTC Indication Pattern (DTC 3)
Example of DTCs Indication Pattern (DTC 2 and 4)
Canceling the Self-Diagnostic Function
5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), to cancel the self-diagnostic function. After completing the repair work, run the self-diagnostic function again to make sure that there are no other DTCs.