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Temperature Control Cable

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the console shift lever bezel. See Fig 1 . Remove the console storage compartment screws. See Fig 2 . Remove the storage compartment from the console.
  2. Starting at the bottom, pull to disengage the radio trim bezel clips. See Fig 3 . Disconnect the HVAC control head connections. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the bezel mounted switches.
  3. Remove the temperature cable from the HVAC control. See Fig 4 .
  4. Center the HVAC module temperature door by aligning the cable lug of the temperature control cable with the center point of the detent spring. See Fig 5 . Detent spring force should hold the temperature door in the desired position.
  5. Install the temperature cable to the HVAC control head by aligning the snap tabs to the knob shaft and by snapping into place.
  6. Connect the other control head connectors. Connect the electrical connectors to the bezel mounted switches.
  7. Starting at the top of the bezel, push to engage the trim clips.
  8. Position the I/P storage compartment. Install the console shift lever bezel.
Fig 1: Removing & Installing Shift Lever Bezel Assembly
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Fig 2: Removing & Installing Console Storage Compartment
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Fig 3: Removing & Installing Radio Bezel
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Fig 4: Alining Temperature Control Cable Lug With Detent Spring
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Fig 5: Adjusting Temperature Control Knob
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