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Repair procedures: Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the ashtray (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Ashtray
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  3. Remove the center facial lower panel (B) by pulling it using a screw driver (-) after loosening a screw (A). Avoid damaging retaining clips.
    Fig 2: Identifying Center Facia Lower Panel
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  4. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the center facia.
    Fig 3: Identifying Center Facia Connector
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  5. Remove the heater & A/C controller temperature control cable (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Heater & A/C Controller Temperature Control Cable
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  6. Remove the heater & A/C controller (A) after loosening 4 screws.
    Fig 5: Identifying Heater & A/C Controller
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  7. Installation is the reverse order of removal.