[DML] Re: Mode Switch Removal Method

["dmc_5180" <dmc_5180@xxxxxxxxx>]

Steve .

This can be tricky.  Sometimes you can reach your hand to the back side from the 
passenger side floor.  Their is one small screw that needs to be removed it is next to the 
switch shaft.  

The other more common way is too remove the A/C ducts above the radio. Gently pry the 
one piece assembly forward with a small flat blade screw driver.
Next remove the radio knobs to access the shaft nuts. Remove them and push the radio 
back in then lift it up through the duct opening and remove. Now you should have easy 
access too the switch and can disconnect it . Make sure you remember the wire 
orientations for re-installation.

When you go to reinstall everything, you may need to disassemble the A/C duct vents and 
re-install the outer shell first making sure the rubber air ducts are properly in place. Then 
you can install the vents individually. becareful with them they are plastic and fragile.

if you are causious with disassembly you should not hve any problem.

Dennis


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Steve" <p2freak@xxxx> wrote:
>
> Group,
> 
> I've searched the archives at dmcnews about removing the mode switch from center 
dash 
> board for repair.  According to parts drawing Section 7, sub 3, group 0, the mode switch 
is 
> behind part 40 "RDO VENT & SW MT PLT".   It looks like there are differing opinions on 
> whether the center console has to be removed or not to access the mode switch.  Which 
> one is  correct?
> 
> So far, I've managed to remove the control knobs, indication lights, and AC facia (part 
35), 
> but I am not sure what to do next. 
> 
> Problem sympton: No heat from vents and the windshield vents doesn't have any air 
> output.
> 
> Your help is appreciated.
> 
> 
> Steve
> VIN#04421
>







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