64 11 376 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Control Panel For Heater - A/C System

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove middle trim for instrument panel . See 51 45 310 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CENTER TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unclip control panel (2) along dashed line from trim (3) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Control Panel

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IMPORTANT: The electrical steering column adjuster must be normalized when the control panel for the heater - A/C system is programmed or replaced.