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EL007–00

Title:

HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONSModels:

’97 – ’99 Camry

Technical ServiceBULLETIN

April 14, 2000

The attached instructions have been developed to supplement the Repair Manual toassure corrrect cable routing of the heater control assembly during a service repair.

PUBLICATION NUMBER

1997 Camry Repair Manual, Vol. 2 RM503U2

1998 Camry Repair Manual, Vol. 2 RM589U2

1999 Camry Repair Manual, Vol. 2 RM654U2

NOTE:For maximum heater performance the coolant ratio should be 50 to 60 percent.

� 1997 – 1999 model year Camry

OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OPN T1 T2

N/A Not Applicable to Warranty – – – –

ELE

CT

RIC

AL

Introduction

ApplicableVehicles

WarrantyInformation

POOR HEATER PERFORMANCE – EL007–00 April 14, 2000

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A. Pull out the inner cable of theREC/FRE cable until the link of theA/C unit contacts the link stopper.

View A

TopLeft Side

Rear

View A

Link

Should makecontact here.

Link Stopper

B. Set the air intake selector of theheater control unit all the way to the“FRESH” position.

C. Attach the REC/FRE cable to theheater control unit lever pin and clampthe outer cable to the secure clamp.

NOTE:Clamp the cable while pushing theouter cable to the A/C unit assemblyside.

InstallationProcedure

Lever

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D. Install the heater control panel to theinstrument panel with 4 screws.

NOTE:Make sure air mix cable is routedoutside of the brace.

REC/FRE Cable(from A/C Unit)

Step (C)

Instrument Panel

Step (A)

Step (D)

Air Mix Cable

Screw (4)Right Side

Front Side

Top

InstallationProcedure(Continued)

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E. Set the temperature selector of theheater control unit to the “MAX.COOL” position.

F. Connect the air mix cable connectorto the air mix link pin on the left sideof the A/C unit and clamp the outercable to the secure clamp.

NOTE:� It is unnecessary to push or pull the

outer cable.� Do not bend the cable when setting

the cable.� Do not move the air mix knob until

you are finished clamping the outercable.

1. Rotary Knob For TemperatureControl

Operate the temperature controlrotary knob after setting the cables,check that there is a “thump” at theend of the travel, and no reversingforce at “MAX. COOL” or “MAX. HOT”position.

2. Air Inlet Lever

Operate air inlet lever after setting thecable and check that there is a “click”at the end of the travel and noreversing force at “RECIRCULATE”and “FRESH” positions.

3. Blower Switch, Air Flow ModeSwitch & A/C Switch

Operate each switch and make surethey are operating correctly.

InstallationProcedure(Continued)

MAX.COOL

AirMixLink

InspectionProcedure