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Dismantling Climate Control Controls

Model: Mazda Cx 7 MK 1 - Years 2006-2012
Part: A/C controls

If you need to dismantle the climate control controls, first unclip the trim that covers the centre console and houses the air vents; once the trim is removed, continue by unscrewing the fixing screws of the radio to extract it from its housing and disconnect it: before disconnecting the plugs, ensure you have the activation code; at this point, you can complete the dismantling of the climate control controls by unclipping the side fastening tabs, the plugs, and the cable that controls the air diverter flaps.

Updated on 18 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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