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2003 Suzuki Aerio L4-2.0LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Control Assembly: Service and Repair
Heater Controller
Removal
1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
2. Remove steering column hole cover and glove box.
3. Remove center lower garnish (1) and then disconnect rear defogger switch connector and fog lamp switch connector (if equipped) respectively.
4. Disconnect air flow selector cable (1) and temperature selector cable (2).
5. Remove heater controller (1) from instrument panel, then disconnect related connector.
Installation
Reverse removal procedure to install heater controller noting the following instructions.
- Adjust the following items.
1. Set air flow selector (1) and temperature selector (2) as shown in figure.
2. Push air flow selector link (1) and temperature selector link (2) fully in arrow direction.
3. Fix air flow selector cable (3) and temperature selector cable (4) with clamp in position as shown in figure.
NOTE: After installing selector cables, be sure that air flow selector and temperature selector move smoothly and stop at proper position.
Removal
1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
2. Remove steering column hole cover and glove box.
3. Remove center lower garnish (1) and then disconnect rear defogger switch connector and fog lamp switch connector (if equipped) respectively.
4. Disconnect air flow selector cable (1) and temperature selector cable (2).
5. Remove heater controller (1) from instrument panel, then disconnect related connector.
Installation
Reverse removal procedure to install heater controller noting the following instructions.
- Adjust the following items.
1. Set air flow selector (1) and temperature selector (2) as shown in figure.
2. Push air flow selector link (1) and temperature selector link (2) fully in arrow direction.
3. Fix air flow selector cable (3) and temperature selector cable (4) with clamp in position as shown in figure.
NOTE: After installing selector cables, be sure that air flow selector and temperature selector move smoothly and stop at proper position.
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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.