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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2008COMPASS 2WD L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONTROL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIRA/C HEATER CONTROL - INSTALLATION
2008 Jeep Compass 2WD L4-2.0L
A/C Heater Control - Installation
2008 Jeep Compass 2WD L4-2.0LSECTION A/C Heater Control - Installation
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Typical A/C-heater control and center bezel shown.
1. Install the A/C-heater control (8) into the instrument panel center bezel (7).
2. Install the four screws (6) that secure the A/C-heater control to the center bezel. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.).
3. Position the center bezel to the instrument panel and connect the wire harness connectors (3 and 4) to the back of the A/C-heater control.
NOTE: Install the mode control cable onto the A/C heater control first. Then install the temperature control cable.
4. Connect the control cables (1 and 9) to the mode door control sector gear (2) and the temperature control sector gear (5) and fully engage the retaining clips. Make sure the retaining clips are fully engaged to the sector gears.
5. Connect the control cables to the back of the A/C-heater control and fully engage the retaining clips. Make sure the retaining clips are fully engaged to the back of the A/C-heater control.
6. Connect the wire harness connectors to the accessory switches, power window switches and clock, as equipped and install the center bezel Instrument Panel Center Bezel - Installation.
7. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
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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.