Climate control panel bypass

RAYMOND ADKISON

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2003 BUICK CENTURY
3.1L
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
127,000 MILES

I was wondering if I could bypass the climate control.

Saturday, January 4th, 2020 AT 4:22 AM

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ASEMASTER6371

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Good morning,

What is the exact issue?

No, that is not recommended. Let us address the issue.

Roy

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Saturday, January 4th, 2020 AT 5:29 AM

RAYMOND ADKISON

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Um okay, how do we address this issue?

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Saturday, January 4th, 2020 AT 6:40 AM

RAYMOND ADKISON

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Well, my wife was pushing the control up because it was blowing cold air and when she did it started blowing hot air but then the lever popped out.

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Saturday, January 4th, 2020 AT 6:46 AM

ASEMASTER6371

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Okay, I found the control on rock auto. I attached it below for you.

You will have to replace the control head. It is not that difficult to replace.

Roy

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the front floor console.

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2. Remove the retaining screws from the HVAC control assembly.
3. Pull the HVAC control assembly out from the I/P.

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4. Disconnect the electrical connectors and the vacuum harness from the HVAC control assembly.
5. Remove the HVAC control assembly.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

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