Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY
for Manual Air Conditioning System:
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the center instrument cluster finish panel.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 10 claws and 4 clips.
Detach the 4 claws and disconnect the air conditioner control.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel.
for Automatic Air Conditioning System:
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the center instrument cluster finish panel.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 8 claws and 4 clips.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel.
REMOVE INTEGRATION PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 4 screws.
Remove the 4 screws.
Detach the 3 claws and disconnect the lower heater control base.
Disconnect the No. 1 cooler wire from the integration panel sub-assembly (air conditioning panel) as shown in the illustration.
Note
Before performing the procedure above, the hazard switch must be turned off. If the switch is on while the base is removed, damage will occur to the switch.