HVAC Control Unit Removal and Installation: Removal

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Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
Remove steering column hole cover from instrument panel.
Remove audio unit from instrument panel referring to AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (IF EQUIPPED) .
Remove driver side foot duct (1) from HVAC unit by removing screw (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Driver Side Foot Duct And Screw
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Disconnect temperature control cable (1) and air flow control cable (2) from HVAC unit (3).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Temperature Control Cable And Air Flow Control Cable From HVAC Unit
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Remove center garnish from instrument panel.
Remove HVAC control unit from instrument panel.
Disconnect connectors from HVAC control unit.