Need to replace HVAC lights but can't find them....

1994 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
200 MILES
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MYT1
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Could someone please tell me where the bulbs illuminating the heater/ac "mode", temp, & recirc controls are located at? Mine are out and I've not been able to locate instructions to replace them. Even looked at used switch assemblies on ebay but I dont' see any light sockets anywhere. THis is a '94 Eclipse....
Nov 7, 2011 at 3:14 PM
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KHLOW2008
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The bulb sockets are minature in size and are either screwed on. You woul not see any wires coming out from them and if you remove the panel, you should be able to see them.
Nov 7, 2011 at 4:58 PM
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MYT1
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Yeah, I'd suspected that they were internal but wasn't sure enuff to pull it all apart... So are you saying that if I pull the 3 vent control and fan ****s off then remove the front panel I'll see them? Guess I'd have to pull the dash trim panel that surrounds it first... Are all the mounting screws for the HVAC panel accessible from the front or do you have to pull the whole assembly??

ManyThanks,
Roy
Nov 7, 2011 at 5:07 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Some of the
HEATER CONTROL PANEL

Removal

1. Remove glove box door stoppers and glove box. Remove control ****s from heater control panel. See Fig. 1. Using flat-blade screwdriver, disengage center air outlet assembly tabs. Use trim stick to remove center air outlet assembly.

2. Remove radio panel cover. Remove radio and bracket. Remove instrument cluster cover. Remove heater control panel cover. Remove knee protector plugs and knee protector. Remove hood release handle. Remove left air ducts. Heater control panel is now accessible.

Installation

To install, reverse removal procedure. Adjust cables as necessary.
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Nov 7, 2011 at 5:24 PM
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