Mode Control Motor Replacement

Remove the driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the connectors (A) from the power tilt/telescopic steering control unit, the adaptive front lighting control unit, the electronically controlled power steering control unit, and the daytime running lights control unit. Remove the relay (B) and the power tilt/telescopic steering control unit (C), then remove the bolt, the self-tapping screws, and the bracket (D).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Connectors From Power Tilt/ Telescopic Steering Control Unit With Torque Specifications
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Remove the driver's air mix control motor (see DRIVER'S AIR MIX CONTROL MOTOR REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the mode control motor. Remove the harness clips (B). Remove the self-tapping screws and the mode control motor (C) from the heater unit.

Fig 2: Disconnecting 5P Connector From Mode Control Motor
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Install the motor in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the pin on the motor is properly engaged with the linkage. After installation, make sure the motor runs smoothly.