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 2:58 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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why are you performing this repair??

Roy
Apr 14, 2012 at 3:02 PM
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NURSEHEFF
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because I can't afford to have it done.
Apr 14, 2012 at 3:09 PM
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NURSEHEFF
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no manual needed just step by step directions.
Apr 14, 2012 at 3:11 PM
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manual or automatic climate control

Roy
Apr 14, 2012 at 3:17 PM
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manual
Apr 14, 2012 at 3:30 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 3:35 PM
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NURSEHEFF
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i have done that
used
Apr 14, 2012 at 3:42 PM
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NURSEHEFF
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r u still there
Apr 14, 2012 at 3:53 PM
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NURSEHEFF
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what do I do next
Apr 14, 2012 at 4:05 PM
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what did you do up to this point??

Roy
Apr 14, 2012 at 4:28 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 4:45 PM
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did you unbolt the control head??

Roy
Apr 14, 2012 at 5:00 PM
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NURSEHEFF
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where is the control head bolt
Apr 14, 2012 at 5:03 PM
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i can move the heater control but not enough
Apr 14, 2012 at 5:04 PM
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you may have to reach behind the unit to disconnect the wires.


Roy
Apr 14, 2012 at 5:07 PM
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NURSEHEFF
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I have tried to do that
Apr 14, 2012 at 5:29 PM
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can you take a picture of it and post it here??

Roy
Apr 14, 2012 at 5:36 PM
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NURSEHEFF
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no
Apr 14, 2012 at 5:50 PM
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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 14, 2012 at 5:52 PM
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NURSEHEFF
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not this one
Apr 14, 2012 at 6:05 PM
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let me do some more research and get more info for you

Roy
Apr 14, 2012 at 6:08 PM
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NURSEHEFF
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ok thx
Apr 14, 2012 at 6:22 PM
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i will back to you as soon as i get more info

Roy
Apr 14, 2012 at 6:56 PM
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