Inspect Heater Control Dials Operation

2004 Toyota Celica GT, StandardSECTION Inspect Heater Control Dials Operation
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Turn the control lever and 2 control dials left and right then check that click sound can be heard and recoil is felt.

If click sound can not be heard or recoil is felt, adjust the control cable or check control cable and heater control assembly.

Fig 1: Testing Operation Of Heater Control Dials
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