How do I remove the HVAC control panel?

phils89sc

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I need to remove the panel to change out a bulb or two, but do not know how to take it off?

Is there a special tool I need or can I make something up that will work?

Thanks

PHil
 
its pretty easy
take a coat hanger and bend two pieces in a U shape, and stuff the ends of the the Us into the holes on all 4 corners of the control module - you will have one u piece in the holes on the left, and one in the holes on the right.
now you just squeeze the two u together to disengage the clips that hold it in place, and slide it out.
unclip the vacuum hoses and wiring connectors and your set
 
livn said:
its pretty easy
The part where you unclip it and slide it forwards with the coat hangers in a "U" shape is easy. The part where you scrape your knuckles and tear your hair out because you cant' get any clearance trying to get the vaccuum line housing, the 2 electrical connectors, and last but not least the blend door cable unhooked from the bottom isn't.
Getting it back in where its on the slide rail properly.. thats even harder. Depending on which bulbs you're replacing, it might not be too bad. The top 2 aren't bad.. anything else is a pain.
 
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