Air Conditioning Control Assembly: Disassembly

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Disassembly
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  1. REMOVE A/C CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 screws and 2 brackets.
    2. Disconnect the connector.
    3. Remove the 4 screws.
    4. Using a screwdriver, release the 4 claws and remove the A/C control panel assembly.
      Fig 1: Removing A/C Control Panel Assembly
      G01317369Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    5. Disconnect the connector from A/C panel.
  2. REMOVE LIGHTING VALVE 

    Using a screwdriver, turn the bulbs to the left and pull out the bulbs.

    Fig 2: Removing Lighting Valve
    G01317370Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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