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2000 Kia Spectra GSX L4-1.8LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Ventilation Control Panel
REMOVAL
1. Remove instrument cluster trim.
2. Remove four mounting screws.
3. Remove ventilation control panel from mounting space.
4. Disconnect harness connector from rear of unit.
5. Remove glove box by removing two installation screws.
6. Remove temperature cable and mode cable from heater unit by carefully depressing plastic retaining tab and remove cable from retaining clip. Refer to Air Conditioner.
7. Remove ventilation control panel from instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Mount ventilation control panel in position instrument panel.
2. Depress plastic tab on heater assembly and connect temperature cable and mode cable in place in retaining clip.
3. Install glove box by installing two mounting screws.
4. Connect harness connector to rear of ventilation control panel.
5. Mount ventilation control panel into position and in stall four mounting screws.
6. Install center panel trim.
1. Remove instrument cluster trim.
2. Remove four mounting screws.
3. Remove ventilation control panel from mounting space.
4. Disconnect harness connector from rear of unit.
5. Remove glove box by removing two installation screws.
6. Remove temperature cable and mode cable from heater unit by carefully depressing plastic retaining tab and remove cable from retaining clip. Refer to Air Conditioner.
7. Remove ventilation control panel from instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Mount ventilation control panel in position instrument panel.
2. Depress plastic tab on heater assembly and connect temperature cable and mode cable in place in retaining clip.
3. Install glove box by installing two mounting screws.
4. Connect harness connector to rear of ventilation control panel.
5. Mount ventilation control panel into position and in stall four mounting screws.
6. Install center panel trim.
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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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