87 climate control removal

[HespelerC4]

Okay guys now that I have tinkered a bit, with your help, I am feeling bold. Want to remove climate control faceplate and clean contacts. Anyone done that? Looks easy, have the chiton manual. Silly question, it seems clear but doesn't mention how u get the headlight knob off. Does it just pull? Hate to pull too hard on such an old knob in case in breaks. ( pun there somewhere)

 

[CCO]

small hex set screw maybe?

C.

 

[Riley P]

When you pull the knob out, you should see a small notch/rectangularish opening on the knob. Fit a small screw driver in the opening and it should release the clip that holds the knob on.

 

[HespelerC4]

Sweet thanks

 

[Woodstock Car Guy]

Atta boy Dave. Go for it.

 

[Range]

Let me know the steps.....I would like to do the same, my extr temp button doesn't want to work, except for the odd time.

 

[HespelerC4]

Hey terry I am on a roll today. Changed air filter, egr valve, removed and cleaned mass airflow sensor, removed third brake light and changed bulbs. reinstalled everything and it all works!

 

[Woodstock Car Guy]

Congratulations Dave - sounds like you need to sit back and relax bythe pool with one of those orange creamsickle girlie drinks you like. lol
There is a definitely some satisfaction in accomplishing a project with positive results and you did several!

 

[HespelerC4]

Was so inspired I removed dash bezel. Cleaned all the screens and plastic parts. Got climate control unit out but it couldn't be separated to clean contacts. Cleaned outside of unit plus motherboard it plugs into. Put everything back together reconnected battery and voila buttons on climate unit work perfectly like a brand new car. How bout that?

 

[Woodstock Car Guy]

I had faith in you all along.

 

[Riley P]

Excellent! It's great when things come together! Now as Terry said, time to relax and take a break or take the car for a relaxing cruise!