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> Removing Climate Controls, I want my climate controlled
BeatNavy
post Oct 13 2014, 10:27 AM
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Can someone kindly tell me how I remove the climate control assembly from the dash? I've seen pictures of it out but I can't find any references to how it was done. I've got the bezel part way out but it seems to be stuck on something and if I pry any harder on it I'm afraid I will permanently bend it. I can't see under the dash if there's anything hold that and the actual control assembly in place or if it's supposed to "pop" out.

I don't want to disconnect any of the controls. I just want to clean the contacts better and make sure the light is working.

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post Oct 13 2014, 02:27 PM
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There's a bolt at the back holding it to the body sheet metal.

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post Oct 13 2014, 02:44 PM
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QUOTE(AvalonFal @ Oct 13 2014, 04:27 PM) *

There's a bolt at the back holding it to the body sheet metal.

Paul

Cool, thanks Paul. Where is it in general? I've looked around and don't see the bugger.
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post Oct 13 2014, 03:03 PM
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To help see better it may be helpful to remove the lower dash pad.
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post Oct 13 2014, 03:19 PM
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Gotta get your head really in there!!! Here's a pic:


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post Oct 13 2014, 03:25 PM
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If the cables are still attached to the air box you can only pull it out so far.
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post Oct 13 2014, 04:03 PM
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QUOTE(pilothyer @ Oct 13 2014, 05:25 PM) *

If the cables are still attached to the air box you can only pull it out so far.



(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) but you can pull it out far enough to clean the contacts with the cables still attached.

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post Oct 13 2014, 04:08 PM
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QUOTE(AvalonFal @ Oct 13 2014, 05:19 PM) *

Gotta get your head really in there!!! Here's a pic:


Thanks Paul! I finally see the SOB! I was looking in the wrong spot. I figured it would be on the dash sheet metal, but it's hooked up to the far wall (but you knew that already (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ).

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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) but you can pull it out far enough to clean the contacts with the cables still attached.

Paul

That's my goal. Just get it out far enough to clean contacts. I did some cleaning while it's still in the dash. I can get the light working, but it's sketchy. I find if I reach in with my finger and push down ever so slightly on the contact I can get it to light with the fan on medium and high. May need to clean that contact some more.

Thanks for everyone's help!
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post Oct 13 2014, 04:09 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) That is very true..........You can also clean the contacts without removal by using a pencil eraser on a pencil.
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post Oct 13 2014, 04:45 PM
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Also look at the plastic between the traces on the board. I have seen several where the plastic gets hot and raises up lifting the finger that contacts the high speed.
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