Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Heat And Fresh Air Controls
Removing
The controls consist of two separable housings. Before removing controls, bring rotary buttons into the following positions:
Heater control to "cold"
Blower to "0"
Air flow direction to "footwell"
-- Remove the radio. Refer to RADIO, MULTIMEDIA, NAVIGATION .
-- If the vehicle does not have a radio, remove the trim from the center of the instrument panel. Refer to Removal and Installation .
-- Remove the screws -2- (4.2 x 45) and -3- (4.2 x 16) and the controls -1- from the center console.
Tightening specification for the screws -2- and -3- : 1.5 +/- 0.2 Nm.
-- Release the connector -A- by pulling it in direction of arrow -1-.
-- Press connector release -B- toward the connector -arrow 2- and disconnect the connector -C-.
-- Disconnect the connector -D-.
Illustration shows "Climatic" version. The procedure for releasing the connector is the same.
Installing
Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, make sure when doing so that the rotary buttons have the same position as when removing.
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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.