Dodge Caliber. Manual - part 1412

CABLE-MODE DOOR

REMOVAL

WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument
panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait
two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service.
This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result
in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.

NOTE: Illustration shown with instrument panel removed for clarity.

NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

NOTE: To aid in reinstallation, note the installed
position of the mode control cable to the A/C-
heater control prior to removal of the cable.

2. Remove the instrument panel center bezel and dis-

connect the mode control cable from the A/C-
heater control (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT
PANEL/BEZEL-CENTER - REMOVAL).

3. On LHD models, remove the glove box bin (refer to

BODY/INSTRUMENT

PANEL/BIN-GLOVE

BOX - REMOVAL).

4. Disengage the metal retaining clip (1) that secures

the mode control cable (2) from the right side of
the HVAC air distribution housing (3).

NOTE: To aid in reinstallation, note the position of
the mode control cable as it passes through the instrument panel support prior to removal of the cable.

5. Disconnect the mode control cable from the mode door cam (4) and remove the cable from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Illustration shown with instrument panel removed for clarity.

NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

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1. Position the mode control cable (2) to the right side

of the HVAC air distribution housing (3) through the
opening in the instrument panel support.

2. Connect the mode control cable to the mode door

cam (4).

3. Engage the metal retaining clip (1) to the right side

of the HVAC air distribution housing. Make sure the
retaining clip is fully engaged to the housing.

4. Connect the mode door control cable to the A/C-

heater control and install the instrument panel cen-
ter bezel (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT
PANEL/BEZEL-CENTER - INSTALLATION).

5. Visually verify the mode door cam moves from the

full defrost position to the full panel position and
then back to the full defrost position using the
mode control knob on the A/C-heater control. If OK,
go to step 10. If not OK, proceed to step 6.

CAUTION: Failure to adjust the mode control cable when required can result in operating modes not being
properly obtained.

6. Disengage the mode control cable from the metal retaining clip located on the right side of the HVAC housing.

7. Turn the mode control knob on the A/C-heater control to the full defrost position.

8. Reach behind the instrument panel and turn the mode door cam clockwise until it stops in the full defrost position

and engage the mode control cable to the metal retaining clip. Make sure the cam is in the full defrost position
and that the cable is fully engaged to the retaining clip.

9. Verify the mode door cam moves from the full defrost position to the full panel position and then back to the full

defrost position as selected with the mode control knob on the A/C-heater control. If not, repeat steps 6 thru 9.

10. On LHD models, install the glove box bin (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/BIN-GLOVE BOX -

INSTALLATION).

11. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

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CABLE-TEMPERATURE CONTROL

REMOVAL

NOTE: Illustration shown with instrument panel removed for clarity.

NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

NOTE: To aid in reinstallation, note the installed
position of the temperature control cable to the
A/C-heater control prior to removal of the cable.

2. Remove the instrument panel center bezel and dis-

connect the temperature control cable from the
A/C-heater control (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRU-
MENT PANEL/BEZEL-CENTER - REMOVAL).

3. On RHD models, remove the glove box bin (refer

to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/BIN-GLOVE
BOX - REMOVAL).

4. Disengage the metal retaining clip (1) that secures

the temperature control cable (2) from the left side
of the HVAC air distribution housing (3).

NOTE: To aid in reinstallation, note the position of
the temperature control cable as it passes through the instrument panel support prior to removal of the
cable.

5. Disconnect the temperature control cable from the blend door pivot lever (4) and remove the cable from the

vehicle.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Illustration shown with instrument panel removed for clarity.

NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

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1. Position the temperature control cable (2) to the left

side of the HVAC air distribution housing (3)
through the opening in the instrument panel sup-
port.

2. Connect the temperature control cable to the blend

door pivot lever (4).

3. Engage the metal retaining clip (1) to the left side

of the HVAC air distribution housing. Make sure the
retaining clip is fully engaged to the housing.

4. Connect the temperature door control cable to the

A/C-heater control and install the instrument panel
center bezel (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT
PANEL/BEZEL-CENTER - INSTALLATION).

5. Visually verify that the blend door pivot lever moves

from the full hot position to the full cold position
and then back to the full hot position using the tem-
perature control knob on the A/C-heater control. If
OK, go to step 10. If not OK, proceed to step 6.

CAUTION: Failure to adjust the temperature control cable can result in full heating or cooling capabilities
not being obtained.

6. Disengage the temperature control cable from the metal retaining clip located on the left side of the HVAC hous-

ing.

7. Turn the temperature control knob on the A/C-heater control to the full hot position.

8. Reach behind the instrument panel and move the blend door pivot lever forward until it stops in the full hot

position and engage the temperature control cable to the metal retaining clip. Make sure the lever is in the full
hot position and that the cable is fully engaged to the retaining clip.

9. Verify that the blend door pivot lever moves from the full hot position to the full cold position and then back to the

full hot position, as selected with the temperature control knob on the A/C-heater control. If not, repeat steps 6
thru 9.

10. On RHD models, install the glove box bin (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/BIN-GLOVE BOX -

INSTALLATION).

11. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

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