Removing the control panel for the heater system

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Fig 1: Removing Front Plate Using Fingers In Selector Knob Holes

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Cars with MCC:

Pull off the selector knobs. Use a small screwdriver
Remove the front panel (insert fingers in the holes and pull carefully).

Fig 2: Removing Control Panel For Heater System

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Cars with ECC:

Insert a small screwdriver through the upper ventilation vent. Press up the locking pin. Carefully pull this corner of the panel forward.
Repeat on the other side.

Carefully twist the panel out of the upper corners. Use weatherstrip tool 9814071
The selector knobs remain in place on the heater control.