Air Conditioning Control Assembly: Removal

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  2. REMOVE LOWER CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE A/C CONTROL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and pull out the A/C control assembly with radio assembly, then disconnect the connectors.
      Fig 1: Removing A/C Control Assembly
      G00889082Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 12 screws and 2 brackets.
    3. Separate the A/C control assembly and radio assembly.
      Fig 2: Separating A/C Control Assembly & Radio Assembly
      G00889083Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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