Heater Control Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove Center Cluster Finish Panel
1. Using a hexagon wrench, remove the 4 bolts.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the instrument cluster finish panel.
  NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Instrument Finish Panel
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3. Without Radio:
  Remove the 4 bolts and stereo opening cover.
  
  With Radio:
  
  Remove the 4 bolts and radio, then disconnect the connectors.
Disconnect heater control cables .
Remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover subassembly.

NOTE: When the cables are disconnected, be careful not to bend the cables.

Fig 3: Locating Temperature Damper & Defroster Damper Control Cable
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Remove heater control assembly .
1. Remove the 2 screws.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the heater control assembly.
  NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
3. Disconnect the 2 connectors.