Q: How to remove and install a heater and air conditioning control panel for the Honda Fit?
A: Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. Remove the center dash panel from the instrument panel. For 2008 and earlier models, remove the rear defogger, air conditioning switch and passenger airbag indicator from the center panel. Remove the knobs from the A/C Switch. Remove the mounting screws and detach the A/C Switch from the center panel. For 2009 and later models, remove the instrument cluster trim panel. Remove the mounting screw and detach the control panel from the instrument panel. The ventilation cables must be disconnected from the heating and air conditioning assembly to completely detach the A/C Switch. Open the glove box, pinch the sides of the glove box in and allow it to hang all the way down. Set the air mix knob to maximum cool. Locate the linkage for the air mix control on the heating and air conditioning assembly Pry open the clamp and disconnect the cable. Set the mode control dial to vent. Locate the linkage for the mode control on the heating and air conditioning assembly Pry open the clamp and disconnect the cable. On 2008 and earlier models, set the recirculation control lever to recirculate. On 2009 and later models set the recirculation control lever to fresh. Locate the linkage for the recirculation control on the heating and air conditioning assembly. Pry open the clamp and disconnect the cable. Remove the A/C Switch from the vehicle.Installation: On 2008 and earlier models, turn the air mix linkage completely counterclockwise and hold it in place. Snap the air mix control cable housing back into the linkage clamp. On 2008 and earlier models turn the mode linkage completely counter clockwise and hold it in place. Snap the air mix control cable housing back into linkage the clamp. Turn the recirculation linkage completely clockwise and hold it in place. Snap the air mix control cable housing back into the clamp. Check that all control cables work properly, if any are found to work incorrectly they must be replaced. The cable can be disconnected from the A/C Switch using snap ring pliers to spread open the clip and remove the end of the cable Replace the cable with a new one. The remainder of the installation is the reverse of removal. Reconnect the battery.