Document ID# 1212811
1998 Saturn SL2/SC2/SW2
 

Temperature Control Cable Replacement RHD Domestic Only

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 904105  Size: MH
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  14. Disconnect the radio electrical connector and antenna.
  15. Remove the radio.

  16. Object Number: 904193  Size: SH
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  17. Disconnect the blower switch electrical connectors. Remove the electrical harness clip from the H-bracket.

  18. Object Number: 904127  Size: SH
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  19. Remove the temperature 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: 861704  Size: SH
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  22. Rotate the temperature cam fully counterclockwise.

  23. Object Number: 860623  Size: MF
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  24. Remove the temperature cable housing from retainer clip by pressing upward on upper tab of clip while gently pulling outward on mode cable housing.

  25. Object Number: 860634  Size: MF
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  26. Remove the temperature cable push on retainer from temperature camp pin.
  27. Remove temperature cable.
Installation and Adjustment Procedure.

    Object Number: 861704  Size: SH
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  1. Rotate temperature cam fully counterclockwise.

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

  4. Object Number: 860634  Size: MF
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    Important

    Do not install temperature cable housing into retainer clip at this time.

  5. Install temperature cable eyelet between temperature cam pin and install circular push on retainer.

  6. Object Number: 860623  Size: MF
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  7. Install temperature cable over HVAC control pin.
  8. Install temperature cable housing into channel and push down to lock into place.

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

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

  15. Object Number: 903535  Size: SH
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    Important

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

  16. Connect the blower switch electrical connectors.

  17. Object Number: 903535  Size: SH
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  18. Connect the electrical connector and antenna to radio.

  19. Object Number: 903396  Size: SH
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  20. Install the radio.
  21. Important

    Make sure the spring clips are seated in D-holes on both sides.

  22. Install and tighten the screws.
  23. Tighten

    Tighten to 2.5 N·m (22 lbs in)


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

  26. Object Number: 904105  Size: MH
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  27. Install glove box and snap in at clip locations.
  28. Install and torque screws.
  29. Tighten

    Tighten to 2.2 N·m (20 lbs in)

  30. Install glove box door stops.
  31. Adjust striker as necessary.

  Document ID# 1212811
1998 Saturn SL2/SC2/SW2