Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Temperature Cable (LHD Only)

REMOVAL




1. Loosen upper trim panel:
a. Remove screws located under upper trim panel on passenger's side of vehicle.

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

b. Disengage clips at locations by grasping edges of upper trim panel and lifting up.




2. Loosen steering column filler panel screws.

NOTE: Do not remove weathers trips. Adhesion will be lost if removed.




3. Remove left endcap assembly.
a. Remove screws.
b. Carefully disengage clips at I/P retainer assembly locations. Use of a blunt tool will aid in disengaging clips.
c. Maneuver the assemblies past inner I/P retainer assembly and weatherstrips.




4. Remove screws from lower steering column shroud.
5. Lower steering column by pushing down on steering column adjusting handle.
6. Lift and remove upper shroud from steering column.




7. Remove I/P bezel:
a. Disengage clips from retainer assembly by grasping edges of bezel near clip location and pull outward.
b. Depress wiring harness connector tabs and remove harnesses from dimmer/traction control switch assembly.




8. Remove radio:
a. Remove radio screws.
b. Pull radio out slightly to access rear of radio.
c. Disconnect electrical connector, antenna, and ground strap connector.




9. Remove temperature cable:
a. Disconnect HVAC blower switch connector.




b. Remove temperature cable by squeezing lock tabs together while pulling cable (coiled end) straight up beyond retaining tabs.




10. Reach under dash and release temperature cable hold down clip by carefully pushing up on plastic tab while pushing down on top of cable.
11. Slide cable off of temperature door hook.
12. Remove temperature cable. (Service linkage shown in illustration.)

INSTALLATION




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

IMPORTANT: Make sure wiring harnesses do not interfere with control lever movement.

Cable Identification:
^ Temperature Cable - White
^ Mode Cable - Black




3. Install temperature cable:
a. Install temperature valve cable onto temperature valve pin.
b. Snap slot on cable into HVAC controller base.




c. Install blower switch connector.




4. Install radio:
a. Connect wiring harness(es).
b. Connect ground strap.
c. Connect antenna lead.
d. Install screws.

Torque: 2.5 N.m (22 in-lbs)




5. Install I/P cluster bezel:
a. Connect dimmer/traction control switch wiring harnesses.
b. Position I/P cluster bezel by lining up clip location.
c. Snap I/P cluster bezel in place by pushing at clip locations.




6. Position steering column upper shroud.
7. Position steering column lower shroud and install screws.

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




8. Install left endcap assembly:
a. Maneuver the assembly past inner I/P retainer assembly and weatherstrips.
b. Snap clips into I/P retainer assembly locations.
c. Install screws.

Torque: 2.5 N.m (22 in-lbs)




9. Install steering column filler panel screws.

Torque: 2.5 N.m (22 in-lbs)




10. Install I/P upper trim panel:
a. Position upper trim panel on retainer assembly.
b. Align tabs on sides of upper trim panel with openings in windshield garnish molding.
c. Align clips and clip location.
d. Firmly snap in clips at clip locations.
e. Install screws on underside of upper trim panel on passenger's side of vehicle.

Torque: 6 N.m (53 in-lbs)