Air Conditioning Control Assembly: Disassembly

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Disassembly
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  1. Remove A/C Amplifier 
    1. Remove the 4 screws.
      Fig 1: Removing A/C Amplifier & 4 Screws
      G01179074Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a screwdriver, release the 4 claws and pull out the A/C amplifier.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 2: Using A Screwdriver To Release 4 Claws & Pull Out A/C Amplifier
      G01179075Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Release the connector lock and pull out the flat harness.
      NOTE: Pull the lock of the connector securely toward you and pull off the flexible flat cable.
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