Air Conditioner Panel (For Manual Air Conditioning System): Removal

Removal of console box assembly (Refer to REMOVAL )
Removal of instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly CTR (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
Removal of instrument cluster finish panel garnish NO. 1 (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
Removal of instrument cluster finish panel garnish NO. 2 (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
Removal of air conditioner control assembly
1. Remove the 2 screws and release the 6 claws.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Screws And Claws Of Air Conditioner Control assembly
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2. Disconnect the connectors, and disconnect the air conditioner control assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Air Conditioner Control assembly Connectors
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3. Release the 2 claws and disconnect the heater control cable sub-assembly. (installed on the RH side)
  NOTE: If the dial position is set to MAX HOT, it can ease replacement work of the air conditioner unit assembly because positioning can be easily performed when installing the cable.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Claws And Heater Control Cable sub-assembly
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4. Release the 2 claws, disconnect the heater control cable sub-assembly (installed on the LH side) and remove the air conditioner control assembly.
  NOTE: If the dial position is set to DEF, it can ease replacement work of the air conditioner unit assembly because positioning can be easily performed when installing the cable.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Claws And Heater Control Cable sub-assembly (Installed On LH Side)
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