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Blower switch, remove and install.

Open glove compartment and remove pins from support straps, allow glove compartment to rest against floor. 510152.jpg (41717 bytes)
Remove the two Phillips screws (upper green arrows) and two 1/4 turn clips (lower green arrows). Remove upper cover.
Do not remove the two gold anodized Phillips screws (red arrows). These screws should not be touched unless glove compartment latch adjustment is required.
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Disconnect wiring to glove compartment light 510034.jpg (52125 bytes)
Pull main wiring harness away from plastic trim on left side of glove compartment opening. 610045.jpg (58165 bytes)
Remove plastic cover from left side of glove compartment by removing left most screw in glove compartment opening (blue arrow), and 1/4 turn clip (green arrow). (click on image for larger view)
Pull knob off blower switch. No trick here, just a good grip is needed. If necessary, use a pair of pliers with a rag protecting the knob from the jaws. 640004.jpg (43751 bytes)
Unscrew the nut over the switch shaft and slide switch back into dash. 640050.jpg (63882 bytes)
Disconnect wiring and remove switch through glove compartment area. 640005.jpg (34347 bytes)
 

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