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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA1996INTEGRA L4-1797CC 1.8L DOHC (VTEC)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONTROL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIR
1996 Acura Integra L4-1797cc 1.8L DOHC (VTEC)
Control Assembly: Service and Repair
1996 Acura Integra L4-1797cc 1.8L DOHC (VTEC)SECTION Service and Repair
1. Disconnect the air mix control cable from the heater unit.
2. Remove the rear window defogger switch and the hazard warning switch.

3. Remove the two self-tapping screws, then pull out the heater control panel and the center air vent. Disconnect the connectors, and remove the heater control panel and the center air vent.
NOTE: The locking tabs of the hazard warning switch and heater control panel connectors are ON the bottom.

4. Remove the four self-tapping screws and the center air vent.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal, and adjust the air mix control cable at the heater unit.
If necessary, adjust the heater valve cable Adjustments.
2. Remove the rear window defogger switch and the hazard warning switch.
3. Remove the two self-tapping screws, then pull out the heater control panel and the center air vent. Disconnect the connectors, and remove the heater control panel and the center air vent.
NOTE: The locking tabs of the hazard warning switch and heater control panel connectors are ON the bottom.
4. Remove the four self-tapping screws and the center air vent.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal, and adjust the air mix control cable at the heater unit.
If necessary, adjust the heater valve cable Adjustments.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.