Heater Control Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL CENTER
1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the 2 finish panels.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Center
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  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
1. Remove the 2 screws.
2. Using a screwdriver, pry out the finish panel.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Instrument Cluster Finish Panel
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. w/o Radio:
  Remove the 4 bolts and stereo opening cover.
  
  w/Radio:
  
  Remove the 4 bolts and radio, then disconnect the connectors.
DISCONNECT HEATER CONTROL CABLES
Remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

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

Fig 4: Disconnecting Heater Control Cables
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REMOVE HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 screws.
2. Using a screwdriver, pry out the heater control assembly.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
3. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Heater Control Assembly
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002