step by step directions on how to replace a heater control on a 1993 nissan maxima

1993 NISSAN MAXIMA
175,000 MILES
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NURSEHEFF
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I NEED STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO CHANGE THE HEATER CONTROL
Apr 14, 2012 at 9:58 PM
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why are you performing this repair??

Roy
Apr 14, 2012 at 10:02 PM
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NURSEHEFF
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because I can't afford to have it done.
Apr 14, 2012 at 10:09 PM
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no manual needed just step by step directions.
Apr 14, 2012 at 10:11 PM
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manual or automatic climate control

Roy
Apr 14, 2012 at 10:17 PM
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manual
Apr 14, 2012 at 10:30 PM
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remove the face panel screws and remove the cover. the unit is bolted in by 4 screws. be carefull of the electrical connectors. remove 1 at a time.
are you using a new or used part??

Roy
Apr 14, 2012 at 10:35 PM
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i have done that
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Apr 14, 2012 at 10:42 PM
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r u still there
Apr 14, 2012 at 10:53 PM
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what do I do next
Apr 14, 2012 at 11:05 PM
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what did you do up to this point??

Roy
Apr 14, 2012 at 11:28 PM
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i have removed the screws panel and the radio out and i still can't get the connections in the back of the heater control off or even get the heater control out
Apr 14, 2012 at 11:45 PM
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did you unbolt the control head??

Roy
Apr 15, 2012 at 12:00 AM
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where is the control head bolt
Apr 15, 2012 at 12:03 AM
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i can move the heater control but not enough
Apr 15, 2012 at 12:04 AM
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you may have to reach behind the unit to disconnect the wires.


Roy
Apr 15, 2012 at 12:07 AM
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I have tried to do that
Apr 15, 2012 at 12:29 AM
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can you take a picture of it and post it here??

Roy
Apr 15, 2012 at 12:36 AM
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no
Apr 15, 2012 at 12:50 AM
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hard to say why you canot get it out without seeing it as it is very clear in the instructions that it comes out the way i told you.

Roy
Apr 15, 2012 at 12:52 AM
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not this one
Apr 15, 2012 at 1:05 AM
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let me do some more research and get more info for you

Roy
Apr 15, 2012 at 1:08 AM
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ok thx
Apr 15, 2012 at 1:22 AM
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i will back to you as soon as i get more info

Roy
Apr 15, 2012 at 1:56 AM
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