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2005 Suzuki Forenza L4-2.0LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Control Assembly, HVAC
Control Assembly Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the center molding.
3. Disconnect the mode control cable from the mode door.
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
5. Disconnect the temperature control cable by gently prying the cable eyelet from the post on the controller. Unsnap the cable housing from the mechanical slide. Note the location of the cable and the housing for ease of installation.
6. Pull out the center molding.
7. Remove the 4 controller retaining screws.
8. Remove the control assembly from the center molding.
Installation
1. Install the control assembly with the retaining screws to the center molding.
Tighten: Tighten the controller retaining screws to 2 Nm (18 in. lbs.).
2. Press the cable end eyelet onto the post on the controller.
3. Attach the mechanical cable housing to its original control position.
4. Connect the electrical connectors to the sockets on the back of the controller.
5. Gently insert the center molding into position on the instrument panel.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Confirm the proper operation of the controller by moving it through all of the controller's possible functioning positions.
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the center molding.
3. Disconnect the mode control cable from the mode door.
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
5. Disconnect the temperature control cable by gently prying the cable eyelet from the post on the controller. Unsnap the cable housing from the mechanical slide. Note the location of the cable and the housing for ease of installation.
6. Pull out the center molding.
7. Remove the 4 controller retaining screws.
8. Remove the control assembly from the center molding.
Installation
1. Install the control assembly with the retaining screws to the center molding.
Tighten: Tighten the controller retaining screws to 2 Nm (18 in. lbs.).
2. Press the cable end eyelet onto the post on the controller.
3. Attach the mechanical cable housing to its original control position.
4. Connect the electrical connectors to the sockets on the back of the controller.
5. Gently insert the center molding into position on the instrument panel.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Confirm the proper operation of the controller by moving it through all of the controller's possible functioning positions.
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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.