For 1990-2009 cars

## Temperature Control Cable Replacement LHD Only

### Removal Procedure

1. Loosen the upper trim panel:

1.1. | Remove the screws located under the upper trim panel on the passenger's side of the vehicle.

| Notice: Be careful not to damage the VIN plate when removing or replacing the upper trim panel.

1.2. | Disengage the clips at the locations by grasping the edges of the upper trim panel and lifting up.

Notice: Do not remove weatherstrips. Adhesion will be lost if removed.

2. Loosen the steering column filler panel screws.
3. Remove the left endcap assembly.

3.1. | Remove the screws.

3.2. | Carefully disengage the clips at the instrument panel (I/P) retainer assembly locations. Use of a blunt tool will aid in disengaging the clips.

3.3. | Maneuver the assemblies past the inner I/P retainer assembly and the weatherstrips.

4. Gently pry the edges of the ignition lock bezel with a blunt tool and separate it from the lower shroud.
5. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds and fasteners.
6. Lower the steering column by pushing down on the steering column adjusting handle.
7. Remove the I/P bezel:

7.1. | Disengage the clips from the retainer assembly by grasping the edges of bezel near the clip location and pull outward.

7.2. | Depress the wiring harness connector tabs and remove the harnesses from the dimmer/traction control switch assembly.

8. Remove the radio:

8.1. | Remove the radio screws.

8.2. | Pull the radio out slightly to access the rear of radio.

8.3. | Disconnect the electrical connector, antenna, and ground strap connector.

9. Remove the HVAC controller:
10. Remove the screws.
11. Disconnect the HVAC blower switch connector.
12. Remove the temperature cable by squeezing the lock tabs together while pulling the cable, coiled end, straight up beyond the retaining tabs.
13. Reach under the dash and release the temperature cable hold down clip by carefully pushing up on the plastic tab while pushing down on top of the cable.
14. Slide the cable off of the temperature door hook.
15. Remove the temperature cable. Service linkage shown in illustration.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the temperature cable over the temperature door hook.
2. Snap the temperature cable hold down clip over the temperature cable holder.

#### Cable Identification:

• | Temperature Cable - White

• | Mode Cable - Black

Important: Ensure that the wiring harnesses do not interfere with control lever movement.

3. Install the HVAC controller:
4. Install the temperature valve cable onto the temperature valve pin.
5. Snap the slot on the cable into the HVAC controller base.
6. Install the blower switch connector.
7. Install the screws.

Tighten
Tighten the HVAC controller-to-I/P retainer 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

8. Install the radio:

8.1. | Connect the wiring harnesses.

8.2. | Connect the ground strap.

8.3. | Connect the antenna lead.

8.4. | Install the screws.

Tighten
Tighten the radio-to-I/P retainer 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

9. Install the I/P cluster bezel:

9.1. | Connect the dimmer/traction control switch wiring harnesses.

9.2. | Position the I/P cluster bezel by lining up the clip location.

9.3. | Snap the I/P cluster bezel in place by pushing at the clip locations.

10. Position the steering column upper shroud.
11. Position the steering column lower shroud and install the screws.

Tighten
Tighten the steering column shroud fasteners 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

12. Install the ignition bezel:

12.1. | Align the peg of the ignition bezel with the cut-out in the lower shroud.

12.2. | Snap it into place.

Important: Ensure that the endcap bottom portion is inside of the filler panel assembly.

13. Install the left endcap assembly:

13.1. | Maneuver the assembly past the inner I/P retainer assembly and the weatherstrips.

13.2. | Snap the clips into I/P retainer assembly locations.

13.3. | Install the screws.

Tighten
Tighten the I/P endcap retaining screws 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

14. Install the steering column filler panel screws.

Tighten
Tighten the steering column filler panel fasteners 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

Notice: Be careful not to damage the VIN plate when removing or replacing the upper trim panel.

Important: Ensure that the upper trim panel seal is correctly seated on the forward edge before installing the upper trim panel.

15. Install the I/P upper trim panel:

15.1. | Ensure that the hook-and-loop fasteners on your trim panel are correctly inserted.

15.2. | Position the upper trim panel on the retainer assembly.

15.3. | Align the tabs on the sides of the upper trim panel with the openings in the windshield garnish molding.

15.4. | Align the clips and the clip location.

15.5. | Firmly snap in the clips at the clip locations.

15.6. | Install the screws on the underside of the upper trim panel on the passenger's side of the vehicle.

Tighten
Tighten the I/P upper trim panel fastener 6 N·m (53 lb in).

## Temperature Control Cable Replacement RHD Domestic Only

### Removal Procedure

1. Loosen the upper trim panel:

1.1. | Remove the screws located under the upper trim panel on the passenger's side of the vehicle.

| Notice: Be careful not to damage the VIN plate when removing or replacing the upper trim panel.

1.2. | Disengage the clips at the locations by grasping the edges of the upper trim panel and lifting up.

2. Loosen the steering column filler panel screws.

Notice: Do not remove weatherstrips. Adhesion will be lost if removed.

3. Remove the right endcap assembly.

3.1. | Remove the screws.

3.2. | Carefully disengage the clips at the instrument panel (I/P) retainer assembly locations. Use of a blunt tool will aid in disengaging the clips.

3.3. | Maneuver the assemblies past the inner I/P retainer assembly and the weatherstrips.

4. Gently pry the edges of the ignition lock bezel with a blunt tool and separate it from the lower shroud.
5. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds and fasteners.
6. Lower the steering column by pushing down on the steering column adjusting handle.
7. Lift and remove the upper shroud from the steering column.
8. Remove the I/P bezel:

8.1. | Disengage the clips from the retainer assembly by grasping the edges of the bezel near the clip location and pull outward.

8.2. | Depress the wiring harness connector tabs and remove the harnesses from the dimmer/traction control switch assembly.

9. Remove the I/P compartment.

9.1. | Open the I/P compartment door.

9.2. | Turn the right and left I/P compartment door stop assemblies to release the door and compartment assembly from the I/P retainer assembly.

| Important: Lower the I/P door pins are on the right and left outside edges at base of the compartment.

9.3. | Push the lower I/P door pins from the outside of the door to the inside I/P compartment.

10. Remove the radio:

10.1. | Remove the radio screws.

10.2. | Pull the radio out slightly to access rear of the radio.

10.3. | Disconnect the electrical connector, antenna, and ground strap connector.

11. Remove the HVAC controller:

11.1. | Remove the screws.

11.2. | Disconnect the HVAC blower switch connector.

11.3. | Remove the temperature cable by squeezing the lock tabs together while pulling the cable, coiled end, straight up beyond the retaining tabs.

12. Rotate the temperature cam fully counterclockwise.
13. Remove the temperature cable housing from the retainer clip by pressing upward on the upper tab of the clip while gently pulling outward on the cable housing.
14. Remove the temperature cable circular push-on retainer from the temperature cam pin.
15. Remove temperature cable.

### Installation and Adjustment Procedure

1. Rotate the temperature cam fully counterclockwise.

Important: Install the temperature cable with the wire eyelet wrap as shown.

Important: Do not install the temperature cable housing into the retainer clip at this time.

2. Install the temperature cable on the temperature cam pin and install the circular push-on retainer.
3. Install the temperature cable over the HVAC control pin.
4. Install the temperature cable housing into the channel and push down to lock it into place.
5. Place the HVAC control temperature knob completely to the right - full hot.
6. Verify that the temperature cam is still in a full counterclockwise position.
7. Press the temperature cable housing firmly into the retainer clip to lock.
8. Move the HVAC control temperature knob from hot to cold to verify proper installation.

Important: Ensure wiring that the harnesses do not interfere with control lever movement.

9. Install the HVAC Controller.

9.1. | Install the blower switch connector.

9.2. | Install the screws.

Tighten
Tighten the HVAC controller-to-I/P retainer 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

10. Install the radio:

10.1. | Connect the wiring harnesses.

10.2. | Connect the ground strap.

10.3. | Connect the antenna lead.

10.4. | Install the screws.

Tighten
Tighten the radio-to-I/P retainer 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

11. Install the I/P compartment.

11.1. | Position the I/P compartment door assembly to the retainer assembly.

11.2. | Install the I/P compartment door pins into the instrument panel retainer assembly.

11.3. | Lift the I/P compartment enough to install the I/P compartment door stop assemblies.

11.4. | Close the I/P compartment door.

12. Install the I/P cluster bezel:

12.1. | Connect the dimmer/traction control switch wiring harnesses.

12.2. | Position the I/P cluster bezel by lining up the clip location.

12.3. | Snap the I/P cluster bezel in place by pushing at the clip locations.

13. Position the upper steering column shroud.
14. Position the lower steering column shroud and install the screws.

Tighten
Tighten the steering column shroud fasteners 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

15. Install the ignition bezel.

15.1. | Align the peg of the ignition bezel with the cut-out in the lower shroud.

15.2. | Snap it into place.

Important: Ensure that the endcap bottom portion is inside of the filler panel assembly.

16. Install the right endcap assembly:

16.1. | Maneuver the assembly past the inner I/P retainer assembly and the weatherstrips.

16.2. | Snap the clips into the I/P retainer assembly locations.

16.3. | Install the screws.

Tighten
Tighten the I/P endcap retaining screws 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

17. Install the steering column filler panel screws.

Tighten
Tighten the steering column filler panel fasteners 2.2 N·m (20 lb in).

Notice: Be careful not to damage the VIN plate when removing or replacing the upper trim panel.

Important: Ensure upper trim panel seal is correctly seated on forward edge before installing upper trim panel.

18. Install the I/P upper trim panel:

18.1. | Ensure that the hook-and-loop fasteners on the upper trim panel are correctly inserted.

18.2. | Position the upper trim panel on the retainer assembly.

18.3. | Align the tabs on the sides of the upper trim panel with the openings in the windshield garnish molding.

18.4. | Align the clips and the clip location.

18.5. | Firmly snap in the clips at the clip locations.

18.6. | Install the screws on the underside of the upper trim panel on the passenger's side of the vehicle.

Tighten
Tighten the I/P upper trim panel fastener 6 N·m (53 lb in).