Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the instrument panel center finish panel. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL .

Fig 1: Removing Temperature Control Switch Knob
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Remove the temperature control switch knob.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Temperature Blend Door Control Cable
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Disconnect the temperature blend door control cable.
1. Align the locator holes and insert the special tool.
2. Release the locking tabs.
3. Remove the temperature blend door control cable from the blend door shaft.
  
  Fig 3: Depressing Tabs And Removing Temperature Blend Door Control Cable
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Depress the three tabs and remove the temperature blend door control cable.

Fig 4: Removing Temperature Control Switch
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Remove the temperature control switch.
1. Remove the screw.
2. Depress the tab and rotate the temperature control switch counterclockwise.
  
  Fig 5: Aligning Locking Tab With Gear Notch
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  NOTE:
  - Rotate the gear to align the locking tab with the notch in the gear before installing.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.