Removal and Installation

Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Lower the glove compartment.
- Press the glove compartment release tabs inward while pulling downward on the glove compartment.
Fig 1: Locating Glove Compartment Release Tabs
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Disconnect the temperature control cable from the blend door shaft.
- Using the special tool, align the locator holes.
- Release the locking tab.
- Disconnect the temperature control cable.
Fig 2: Disconnecting Temperature Control Cable From Blend Door Shaft
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Remove the instrument panel center finish panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Fig 3: Locating Instrument Panel Center Finish Panel
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.