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For 1990-2009 cars only

Mode Control Cable Replacement LHD

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 881349  Size: SH
  1. Depress the center pins inward to release the radio/HVAC controller cover push pin fasteners.
  2. Important: Do not push center pins through the fasteners.

  3. Remove the fasteners and pull the radio/HVAC controller cover rearward.
  4. Disconnect the traction control/fog lamp/rear defog electrical connector if equipped.

  5. Object Number: 877964  Size: SH
  6. Remove the radio screws.
  7. Push the spring clips in through D-holes on both sides of radio brace.
  8. Pull the radio out slightly to access the rear of the radio.

  9. Object Number: 877967  Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the radio electrical connector and antenna.
  11. Remove the radio.

  12. Object Number: 1200114  Size: SH
  13. Disconnect the blower switch, A/C-Recirc and lighting electrical connectors. Remove the electrical harness clip from the H-bracket.


    Object Number: 903904  Size: SH
  14. Remove the mode cable from HVAC control by the squeezing lock tabs together while pulling the cable housing straight up.
  15. Remove the cable from the pin by pulling straight up. (Service cable shown in illustration.)

  16. Object Number: 861492  Size: SH
  17. Reach under the dash and release the mode cable hold down clip by carefully pushing up on the plastic tab while pushing up on the plastic tab while pushing down on top of the cable.
  18. Rotate the mode valve lever rearward.
  19. Rotate the cable upward to clear retention leg and slide the cable off the pin.
  20. Remove the mode cable. (Service linkage shown in illustration.)

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 861496  Size: SH
  1. Install the mode cable over the mode valve pin and behind the retention leg.
  2. Snap the mode cable hold down clip over the mode cable holder.

  3. Object Number: 903904  Size: SH
  4. Install the mode cable over the pin.
  5. Install the mode cable housing into the channel and push down to lock.

  6. Object Number: 1200114  Size: SH
  7. Connect the blower switch, A/C-Recirc and lighting electrical connectors.

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

  8. Install the electrical harness clip to module boss.

  9. Object Number: 877967  Size: SH
  10. Connect the electrical connector and antenna to radio.

  11. Object Number: 877964  Size: SH
  12. Install the radio.
  13. Important: Make sure the spring clips are seated in D-holes on both sides.

  14. Install and tighten the screws.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten to 2.5 N·m (22 lbs in)


    Object Number: 881349  Size: SH
  16. Connect the traction control/fog lamp/rear defog electrical connector, if equipped.
  17. Install the radio/HVAC controller cover. Push in at the clip locations.
  18. Install the push pins and lock.

Mode Control Cable Replacement RHD Domestic Only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 904105  Size: MH
  1. Remove the glove box door stops by rotating 90 degrees, and let door hang down.
  2. Remove screws from glove box compartment and striker.
  3. Remove glove box assembly by pulling rearward at clip locations.

  4. Object Number: 903993  Size: SH
  5. Depress the center pins inward to release the radio/HVAC controller cover push pin fasteners.
  6. Important: Do not push center pins through the fasteners.

  7. Remove the fasteners and pull the radio/HVAC controller cover rearward.
  8. Disconnect the traction control/fog lamp/rear defog electrical connector if equipped.

  9. Object Number: 903396  Size: SH
  10. Remove the radio screws.
  11. Push the spring clips in through D-holes on both sides of radio brace.
  12. Pull the radio out slightly to access the rear of the radio.

  13. Object Number: 903535  Size: SH
  14. Disconnect the radio electrical connector and antenna.
  15. Remove the radio.

  16. Object Number: 904193  Size: SH
  17. Disconnect the blower switch, A/C-Recirc and lighting electrical connectors. Remove the electrical harness clip from the H-bracket.

  18. Object Number: 904127  Size: SH
  19. Remove the mode cable from HVAC control by the squeezing lock tabs together while pulling the cable housing straight up.
  20. Remove the cable from the pin by pulling straight up. (Service cable shown in illustration.)

  21. Object Number: 903741  Size: SH
  22. Rotate the mode cam fully counterclockwise.

  23. Object Number: 860472  Size: MF
  24. Remove the mode cable housing from retainer clip by pressing upward on upper tab of clip while gently pulling outward on mode cable housing.

  25. Object Number: 861644  Size: MF
  26. Remove the mode cable eyelet from mode cam pin by pressing mode cable eyelet towards module case while rotating mode cable outward.
  27. Remove mode cable.

Installation and Adjustment Procedure.


    Object Number: 903741  Size: SH
  1. Rotate mode cam fully counterclockwise.

  2. Object Number: 903761  Size: SH
  3. Install mode cable with wire eyelet wrap as shown.

  4. Object Number: 860615  Size: MF

    Important: Do not install mode cable housing into retainer clip at this time.

  5. Install mode cable eyelet between mode cam pin and module case and rotate onto mode cam pin.

  6. Object Number: 904127  Size: SH
  7. Install mode cable over HVAC control pin.
  8. Install mode cable housing into channel and push down to lock into place.

  9. Object Number: 904147  Size: SH
  10. Place HVAC control mode lever completely to the right - defrost position.

  11. Object Number: 860620  Size: MF
  12. Verify that mode cam is still in full counterclockwise position.
  13. Press mode cable housing in firmly into retainer clip to lock.
  14. Move HVAC control mode lever through modes to verify proper installation.

  15. Object Number: 903904  Size: SH
  16. Install the mode cable over the pin.
  17. Install the mode cable housing into the channel and push down to lock.

  18. Object Number: 903535  Size: SH

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

  19. Connect the blower switch, A/C-Recirc and lighting electrical connectors.

  20. Object Number: 903535  Size: SH
  21. Connect the electrical connector and antenna to radio.

  22. Object Number: 903396  Size: SH
  23. Install the radio.
  24. Important: Make sure the spring clips are seated in D-holes on both sides.

  25. Install and tighten the screws.
  26. Tighten
    Tighten to 2.5 N·m (22 lbs in)


    Object Number: 903993  Size: SH
  27. Connect the traction control/fog lamp/rear defog electrical connector, if equipped.
  28. Install the radio/HVAC controller cover. Push in at the clip locations.

  29. Object Number: 904105  Size: MH
  30. Install glove box and snap in at clip locations.
  31. Install and torque screws.
  32. Tighten
    Tighten to 2.2 N·m (20 lbs in)

  33. Install glove box door stops.
  34. Adjust striker as necessary.