Ne1 know how to quickly remove Climate Control Trim?

[kid_icarus]

Hey guys,

Just curious if anyone here can offer suggestions on how i can remove the automatic/manual climate control trimming? (aka the peice surrounding the three circle dials)

I want to pull it out and paint it black to match the JDM double din kit that I currently have (not yet installed)

anyone have instructions or tips on how to do this WITHOUT ripping out the head unit?

please let me know =)

thanks guys

edit... and if it is necessary to take off the oem head unit too p lease.. let me know if you have a link or directions on how to do that....

i'm assuming the head unit doesnot need to be removed... only the trimming?
hopefully this can be done with little invasive maneuvre

[ds2chan]

we'll call this plan B but maybe you could just use masking tape and tape up the entire area and use black paint and a fine paint brush and paint it?? having not see the actual controls up close I'm not sure if this is possible without getting paint in behind the controls but just throwing it out there..

[kid_icarus]

we'll call this plan B but maybe you could just use masking tape and tape up the entire area and use black paint and a fine paint brush and paint it?? having not see the actual controls up close I'm not sure if this is possible without getting paint in behind the controls but just throwing it out there..

unfortunately most likely not. thanks though

that would be optimal but i don't think it'll provide for the most smooth paint joband will most likely not be the same texture as the trim above it

[RX9]

double din kit, ummm.... what did you get phil?:chuckle

[zoomzoom33]

I'm not too sure as to how it is installed, but just looking at it you should
be able to remove the heater controls. It should be just screwed/ cliped on to the back side of the main bezel trim. There should be a how to somewhere on taking the center cluster trim apart. Once you have it apart, then the control switch should come off. This is how its installed on most cars. If you have a manual heater control then you might have a hard time getting off the ring around the dials, it may be heatstaked on the main bezel.

[Noisy Crow]

For the manual version.........

Disconnect Battery
Remove:
1 Ashtray panel
2 Hood release lever
3 Front scuff plate
4 Front side trim
5 Lower panel
6 Decoration panel
7 Glove box compartment
9 Console

Detach the PJB wiring harness clamp from the dashboard
Remove the center panel module
Remove wire clamp screws on either side (attaches the push-pull wire)
Remove the air mix wiere and airflow mode wire by prssing tab and pulling
Release left and right tabs from underneath Climate Control Unit on each side
Remove two screws along bottom of Climate Control Unit
Remove fan switch connector
Remove Climate Control Unit connector
Remove Climate Control Unit


For the automatic version.........

Disconnect Battery
Remove:
1 Ashtray panel
2 Console
3 Decoration panel
4 Center panel module

Release left and right tabs from underneath Climate Control Unit on each side
Remove two screws along bottom of Climate Control Unit
Remove fan switch connector
Remove Climate Control Unit connector
Remove Climate Control Unit




I can try scanning the manual if you want........

[kid_icarus]

For the manual version.........

Disconnect Battery
Remove:
1 Ashtray panel
2 Hood release lever
3 Front scuff plate
4 Front side trim
5 Lower panel
6 Decoration panel
7 Glove box compartment
9 Console

Detach the PJB wiring harness clamp from the dashboard
Remove the center panel module
Remove wire clamp screws on either side (attaches the push-pull wire)
Remove the air mix wiere and airflow mode wire by prssing tab and pulling
Release left and right tabs from underneath Climate Control Unit on each side
Remove two screws along bottom of Climate Control Unit
Remove fan switch connector
Remove Climate Control Unit connector
Remove Climate Control Unit


For the automatic version.........

Disconnect Battery
Remove:
1 Ashtray panel
2 Console
3 Decoration panel
4 Center panel module

Release left and right tabs from underneath Climate Control Unit on each side
Remove two screws along bottom of Climate Control Unit
Remove fan switch connector
Remove Climate Control Unit connector
Remove Climate Control Unit




I can try scanning the manual if you want........

wow thanks crow! though the whole thing is very discouraging for just to get one peice out lol.... dang...

[Noisy Crow]

wow thanks crow! though the whole thing is very discouraging for just to get one peice out lol.... dang...

Why don't you just put vinyl film on it?

[kid_icarus]

Why don't you just put vinyl film on it?

not sure how that'll loook... i'd prefer to just leave it gray
the double din trim is more of a matte/flat look

vinyl i think might be too shiny... ahhhh man thanks for the help
gonna trya nd figure it out.

[Kappa]

not to bump this from the dead but has anyone see a picture how to on getting the manual temp out? i broke a clip on the top of mine so i want to replace the face plate

[cwp_sedan]

not to bump this from the dead but has anyone see a picture how to on getting the manual temp out? i broke a clip on the top of mine so i want to replace the face plate

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?53759-How-to-replace-the-bulbs-in-the-HVAC-unit

[Kappa]

thx i just did it last week lol i lost the c clips haha but no issues so far knock on wood..

[cwp_sedan]

thx i just did it last week lol i lost the c clips haha but no issues so far knock on wood..

Cool. How much was the replacement cover? Just curious.

[Kappa]

300 bucks from mazda because you cant buy just the cover.. but i didnt replace it... i just put it back..

[cwp_sedan]

300 bucks from mazda because you cant buy just the cover.. but i didnt replace it... i just put it back..

Damn! Didn't know that. That's brutal!