REMOVAL

WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.

NOTE: Typical A/C-heater control and center bezel shown.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Disengage the center bezel (7) from the instrument panel and disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the power outlets and any switches, as equipped (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/BEZEL-CENTER - REMOVAL).

NOTE: To aid in reinstallation, note the installed positions of the control cables prior to removal.

3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, disengage the retaining clips that secure the control cables (1 and 9) to the back of the A/C-heater control (8).
4. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, disengage the retaining clips that secure the control cables to the mode control sector gear (2) and the temperature control sector gear (5).
5. Disconnect the wire harness connectors (3 and 4) from the rear of the A/C-heater control and place the center bezel on a work bench.
6. Remove the four screws (6) that secure the A/C-heater control to the back of the center bezel and remove the control.