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.
Heater And A/C System Controls
Removal
The controls are made up of two separable housings on vehicles through 05.18.08. Before removing controls, bring rotary buttons into the following position:
Heater control to "cold"
Blower to "0"
Air flow direction to "footwell"
Removing both components is identical.
-- Remove the trim from the heater and A/C controls. Refer to Removal and Installation .
-- Remove the bolts -2- (4.2 x 45) and -3- (4.2 x 16) and the controls -1- from the center console.
-- 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-.
Installation
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.