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2003 Isuzu Rodeo 2WD L4-2.2LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Control Assembly: Service and Repair
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove instrument panel driver lower cover assembly.
3. Remove meter cluster assembly.
- Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly in Body and Accessories section.
4. Remove glove box.
5. Remove the control lever attaching screws.
6. Pull the control lever assembly out and disconnect the fan switch and air conditioning switch connectors.
7. Remove control level assembly.
8. Disconnect control cables at each unit side.
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points:
1. Adjust the control cable.
- Temperature control cable.
1. Turn the control knob to the left ("MAX COLD" position).
2. Connect the control cable at the "COLD" position of the temperature control link of the heater unit and secure it with the clip.
- Air select control cable
1. Turn the control knob to the right ("DEFROST" position).
2. Connect the control cable at the "DEFROST" position of the mode control link of the heater unit and secure it with the clip.
2. Check the control cable operation.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove instrument panel driver lower cover assembly.
3. Remove meter cluster assembly.
- Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly in Body and Accessories section.
4. Remove glove box.
5. Remove the control lever attaching screws.
6. Pull the control lever assembly out and disconnect the fan switch and air conditioning switch connectors.
7. Remove control level assembly.
8. Disconnect control cables at each unit side.
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points:
1. Adjust the control cable.
- Temperature control cable.
1. Turn the control knob to the left ("MAX COLD" position).
2. Connect the control cable at the "COLD" position of the temperature control link of the heater unit and secure it with the clip.
- Air select control cable
1. Turn the control knob to the right ("DEFROST" position).
2. Connect the control cable at the "DEFROST" position of the mode control link of the heater unit and secure it with the clip.
2. Check the control cable operation.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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