AIR CONDITIONING PANEL DISASSEMBLY

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.


  1. REMOVE NO. 2 CENTER CLUSTER MODULE CIRCUIT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 4 screws.

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    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.

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      *1 Rear Air Conditioning Panel Sub-assembly *2 Screwdriver
      *3 Front Air Conditioning Panel Sub-assembly - -

      Note

      Do not pull the rear air conditioning panel sub-assembly as the flexible ribbon cable is connected to it.

    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the rear case with No. 2 center cluster module circuit sub-assembly.


      1. Pull back the lock of the connector.

      2. Disconnect the flexible ribbon cable.

      3. Remove the rear air conditioning panel sub-assembly.

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        *1 Connector *2 Flexible Ribbon Cable
        *a Procedure Necessary to Prevent Electrostatic Discharge *b Pull back lock

        Note


        • Be sure to disconnect the flexible ribbon cable after pulling back the lock of the connector

        • When disconnecting the connector, do not pull it with excessive force.

        • Do not pull the flexible ribbon cable when it is connected.

        • Do not touch any IC, circuit trace or circuit element without taking measures to prevent electrostatic discharge.

    4. Remove the 3 screws.

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      *a Procedure Necessary to Prevent Electrostatic Discharge - -

      Note


      • Do not touch any IC, circuit trace or circuit element without taking measures to prevent electrostatic discharge.

    5. Remove the No. 2 center cluster module circuit sub-assembly.

      Note


      • Do not pull the flexible ribbon cable.

      • Do not touch any IC, circuit trace or circuit element without taking measures to prevent electrostatic discharge.

  2. REMOVE CONTROL KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. for Automatic Air Conditioning System:

      Remove the control knob sub-assembly.


      1. Remove the 6 screws, front air conditioning panel sub-assembly and switch No. 2 center cluster module circuit sub-assembly with control knob sub-assembly.

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        *a Procedure Necessary to Prevent Electrostatic Discharge - -

        Note


        • Do not remove any screws except for the 6 indicated by arrows in the illustration.

        • Be sure not to allow skin oils, grease, foreign matter, etc. to adhere to the LCD and be sure not to damage the LCD.

        • Do not touch any IC, circuit trace or circuit element without taking measures to prevent electrostatic discharge.

      2. Remove the No. 1 center cluster module circuit sub-assembly and control knob sub-assembly.

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        *a Procedure Necessary to Prevent Electrostatic Discharge - -

        Note


        • Be sure not to allow skin oils, grease, foreign matter, etc. to adhere to the LCD and be sure not to damage the LCD.

        • Do not apply excessive force to the knobs when removing the knob sub-assembly as the knobs break easily.

        • Do not touch any IC, circuit trace or circuit element without taking measures to prevent electrostatic discharge.

    2. for Manual Air Conditioning System:

      Remove the control knob sub-assembly.


      1. Remove the 6 screws, front air conditioning panel sub-assembly and No. 1 center cluster module circuit sub-assembly with control knob sub-assembly.

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        *a Procedure Necessary to Prevent Electrostatic Discharge - -

        Note


        • Do not remove any screws except for the 6 indicated by arrows in the illustration.

        • Be sure not to allow skin oils, grease, foreign matter, etc. to adhere to the LCD and be sure not to damage the LCD.

        • Do not touch any IC, circuit trace or circuit element without taking measures to prevent electrostatic discharge.

      2. Remove the No. 1 center cluster module circuit sub-assembly and the control knob sub-assembly.

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        *a Procedure Necessary to Prevent Electrostatic Discharge - -

        Note


        • Be sure not to allow skin oils, grease, foreign matter, etc. to adhere to the LCD and be sure not to damage the LCD.

        • Do not apply excessive force to the knobs when removing the knob sub-assembly as the knobs break easily.

        • Do not touch any IC, circuit trace or circuit element without taking measures to prevent electrostatic discharge.