Dodge Repair: Heater Control Panel Bulbs, airbag deployment, panel component


Question
I have a 2003 Dodge Dakota and the Heater Control Panel bulbs are blown, how do I remove the panel to replace the bulbs?
Thank you

Answer
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument panel
Remove the screws that secure the a/c heater control to the cluster bezel.
Remove the a/c heater control from the cluster bezel.
Unplug the wire harness connectors from the back of the heater-A/C control.