Control support assembly

CONTROL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

Removing

• after removing instrument facia, unscrew screws (1) that fasten the two terminals (3) of cables (4) from control support (2);

• release spirals at end of the two cables (4) from cylindrical ridges of associated levers (5 and 6);
• working on rear of control support (2) disconnect connectors of electrical leads from passenger compartment ventilation fan speed selector switch (7), from compressor and air recirculation switch assembly (8) and from connector (12), which is connected to symbol and knob light bulb supply leads;

• move clip (9) of control support (2) in arrowed direction to remove distributor heater unit from its seat.

Disassembly

• unscrew screws (10 and 11) that fasten switch assembly (8) and switch (7) to support (2);
• disconnect connector (12) from control support (2) and release wiring (13) for symbol light bulbs after pushing the two bulb holders (14) inside.

NOTE To replace the glass bulbs (indicated by arrows in the bottom right hand figure), neither the facia or the control support need be removed. Simply remove the front panel from the support and then remove the bulb or bulbs to be changed.