Hey Folks
I just installed the new parts to fix the hard-to-move climate control knob (as per this thread).

To address any outstanding questions, it was a TSB and not a recall. And they did redesign the parts - it provided ~95% reduction in force required to turn the knob. (My opinion)

Part #: 7801A110
Price: $20.68 CAD, before tax.

As stated in the original thread the parts are located above and to the right of the acceleration pedals. Just a warning, it stinks light feet down there! I'm up in Canada so my floor was wet even with rubber mats (removed).

All that's required is a light, a phillips head screwdriver (nubby preferably) and I used a small set of vice-grips to pinch the clip.

Before the install:


2 Screws to be removed (top right and far left in this picture). Bottom right is the wire/clip. Bottom center is where the two pieces attach.


The wire is held by this clip, I used the vice grips just to 'pinch the barb' (like a fishing hook) so the O-ring just slid off.


As you can see the original was a 'zig-zag' pattern.


New Parts:


And the new parts are an 'L' shape.


After the install:








Narsty.


Time: Approx. 5-15 minutes.
Ease: Very. I'm 6'3, 220lbs, the hardest part was just fitting under my steering wheel LOL!
2004 Lancer OZ
(not really a how-to ... but feel free to move it if you must)

 

Nice write-up!
I'll keep it in mind when I finally break mine.

 

Good write-up. I might have to ask permission to borrow your instructions and roll into my thread if you don't mind! (See my signature -- all about these issues)

 

@Ray - Feel free bud.

 

Damn, The plastic that pushes into the knob broke off last week. Do they have a replacement for that piece ? I will be ordering the updated L piece shortly but any suggestion on replacing that piece that broke off in the knob other then adhesive/epoxy ?