Heater Mode Control Switch Removal & Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Suzuki Vitara and 2002 Suzuki Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
Pull off heater control lever knobs.
Remove meter cluster hood (1) by removing its mounting screws (2).

Fig 1: Removing Meter Cluster Hood
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Remove ashtray, center garnish (1) and instrument glove box compartment.

Fig 2: Removing Ashtray, Center Garnish And Instrument Glove Box Compartment
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Remove mode control switch (2) with heater control panel (3) from heater control lever assembly.
Remove heater control panel (3) from heater mode control switch (2).

Fig 3: Removing Heater Control Panel From Heater Mode Control Switch
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