Climate Control Unit Removal/Installation

2008 Acura CSX Base, K20A3SECTION Climate Control Unit Removal/Installation
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  1. Remove the passenger's dashboard undercover (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  2. Disconnect the connectors (A) Remove the bolts (B) and the climate control unit (C)
    Fig 1: Identifying Climate Control Unit Connectors And Bolts
    G05988709Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the climate control unit in the reverse order of removal After installation, operate the various functions to make sure they work properly
  4. Run the self-diagnostic function to confirm that there are no problems in the system (see HOW TO USE THE SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION WITH THE HDSΒ )
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