Air Conditioning Control Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE A/C CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 screws and 2 brackets.
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Remove the 4 screws.
4. Using a screwdriver, release the 4 claws and remove the A/C control panel assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Removing A/C Control Panel Assembly
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  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
5. Disconnect the connector from A/C panel.
REMOVE LIGHTING VALVE
Using a screwdriver, turn the bulbs to the left and pull out the bulbs.

Fig 2: Removing Lighting Valve
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