Control Assembly Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Suzuki Verona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the audio system trim plate. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TRIM PANEL REMOVAL .
Remove the 4 controller retaining screws.
Pull out the controller to provide clearance for removal of the temperature control cable.

Fig 1: Identifying Temperature Control System Trim Plate
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Disconnect the temperature control cable by gently prying the cable eyelet from the post on the controller. Unsnap the cable housing from the mechanical slide. Note the location of the cable and the housing for ease of installation.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Remove the vacuum hose connection block from the mode control switch.

Fig 2: Identifying Temperature Control Cable Eyelet
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