Warning! The vehicles covered in this manual are equipped with the SRS Supplemental Safety System, better known as the airbag. Before doing any work near the pillow assembly or steering column, be sure to turn off the system to avoid injury as a result of accidental operation, - disconnect the negative first, then the positive cable from the battery and wait at least two minutes before proceeding with maintenance of components located near directional g-force sensors (see chapter Onboard electrical equipment). The insulation and connectors of the SRS wiring harness are bright yellow. Do not connect any diagnostic devices to this circuit!
Removing
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Attention! If the stereo system installed in the car is equipped with a security code, before disconnecting the battery, make sure that you have the correct combination to activate the audio system!
2. Release the clips and remove the central section of the instrument panel trim (see chapter Body).
3. Remove the radio/CD player.
4. Turn out screws of fastening of the panel of management of functioning of a heater/conditioner of air Wring out a lever finger and disconnect a cable of a damper of switching of distribution of air. Disconnect other drive cables and electrical wiring. Using needle-nosed pliers, release the latch and remove the control panel assembly from the vehicle.
Installation
1. Move the temperature selection knob to the MAX HOT position (maximum heating).
2. Also move the drive lever of the distributing damper on the heater assembly to the MAX HOT position, then connect the drive cable to the lever pin.
3. Pull back the cable sheath in the direction of the marker arrow to give the assembly the necessary slack, then secure the cable with the clamp.
4. Move the airflow direction selection knob to the windscreen blowing position (DEF). In the same position, install the drive lever of the corresponding damper on the heater assembly, then connect the drive cable to the lever pin.
5. Pull back the cable sheath in the direction of the marker arrow to give the assembly the necessary slack, then secure the cable with the clamp.
6. Move the air circulation selection lever on the control panel to closed circulation mode. In the appropriate position, move the drive lever of the corresponding damper on the heater assembly. Connect the cable to the lever pin.
7. Pull back the cable sheath in the direction of the marker arrow to give the assembly the necessary slack, then secure the cable with the clamp.
8. Properly position the control assembly on the instrument panel. Replace and firmly tighten the fixing screws.
9. Install the retainer.
10. Connect a negative wire to the battery and check up serviceability of functioning of a central air of air.
11. Replace the car radio/compact player.
12. Install the center section of the instrument panel trim (make sure that all provided fasteners are securely engaged). Screw in and tighten the fixing screws.
Drive cable adjustment
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Attention! If the stereo system installed in the car is equipped with a security code, before disconnecting the battery, make sure that you have the correct combination to activate the audio system!
2. Move the selector knob for selecting the direction of air distribution to the position of blowing the windshield. Slide the appropriate damper lever all the way inward and connect the drive cable to it. Adjust cable tension.
3. Move the air circulation selection lever to the closed circulation position. Slide the damper flap all the way in and connect the cable to the drive lever. Adjust tension as required.