Control Assembly: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: On vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. failure to take the proper precautions could result in an accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury.

1. Open hood and disconnect the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
2. Remove the ash receiver assembly, if necessary.

Fig. 8 Instrument Panel Center Trim Bezel Remove/Install:

Fig. 9 A/C Heater Control Remove/Install:

3. Remove the instrument panel center trim bezel and remove the two electrical connectors from the back of the control head and traction control switch (if equipped).
4. From the back of the center trim bezel, remove the six retaining screws from the a/c heater control head and remove from the bezel.

INSTALLATION
1. Place the control into place on the back of the instrument panel center bezel and install the six retaining screws to the a/c heater control.
2. Connect the two electrical connectors to the back of the control head and traction control switch (if equipped).
3. Install the instrument panel center bezel.
4. Install the ash receiver assembly if necessary.
5. Connect the negative battery cable remote terminal to the remote battery post.
6. To allow the BCM to learn the new control head, perform HVAC system calibration. Refer to Heating & Air Conditioning / Testing and Inspection / Non-Trouble Code Procedures / HVAC System Calibration. Testing and Inspection