Note: This cab is only for Reelmaster 7000-D machines with the serial numbers between 400000000 and 405699999.

Note: The weight of the cab is 318 kg (700 lb). You need a lift with a rating of 340 kg (750 lb) for lifting the cab.

Safety

This product complies with all relevant European directives. For details, please see the Declaration of Incorporation (DOI) at the back of this publication.

Safety and Instructional Decals

Graphic

Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing.

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Setup

Preparing the Machine

Positioning the Machine

Note: If you are installing the air conditioner kit, review and install the air conditioner kit with this cab kit.

  1. Clear a location in your workspace under the hoist system.

    Note: Verify that your hoist system is capable of safely supporting the cab unit over the machine during the installation.

  2. Move the machine underneath the hoist and engage the parking brake.

  3. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

  4. Chock the wheels to prevent the machine from moving during the installation.

  5. Remove the battery; refer to the Operator’s Manual.

Removing the Battery

Warning

Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables, causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury.

  • Always disconnect the negative (black) battery cable before disconnecting the positive (red) cable.

  • Always connect the positive (red) battery cable before connecting the negative (black) cable.

  1. Unlatch and raise the operator's console panel (Figure 1).

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  2. Remove the rubber boots from the battery terminals.

  3. Remove the negative cable (black) from the negative (-) terminal and the positive cable (red) from the positive (+) terminal of the battery (Figure 2).

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  4. Remove and retain the battery.

Removing the Roll Bar Top Bolts

Important: Use an assistant to support the roll bar when you remove the bolts securing it to the machine.

  1. Remove and retain the bolt securing the storage compartment located on the left side of the machine (Figure 3).

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  2. Remove and retain the storage compartment.

  3. Remove and retain the 2 bolts, reinforcement plate, and 2 flange nuts securing the roll bar to the top of the frame (Figure 4).

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  4. Remove and retain the screw securing the reinforcement plate and the bolt securing the battery compartment (Figure 5).

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  5. Remove and retain the bolt and the battery-compartment clamp (Figure 6).

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  6. Arrange the reinforcement plate and battery compartment to allow you to remove the 2 bolts, reinforcement plate, and 2 flange nuts that secure the roll bar to the top of the frame (Figure 7). Set them aside.

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Removing the Roll Bar

Important: Use an assistant to support the roll bar when you remove the bolts securing it to the machine.

  1. Remove the bolts securing the roll bar to the left side of the machine (Figure 8).

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  2. Use an assistant to help you remove the roll bar from the machine.

  3. Store the roll bar.

Preparing the Cab Mounts

Parts needed for this procedure:

Left, front mount1
Right, front mount1
Left, rear mount1
Right, rear mount1
Rubber isolator4

Preparing the Front Mount

Press a rubber isolator into each hole in the front mounts (Figure 9).

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Note: Use soapy water and a mallet to assist with inserting the rubber isolators into the holes.

Drilling the Front Mount Holes

Follow this procedure only if necessary.

Locate and drill 2 holes (13/32 inch diameter) for the right, front mount as shown in Figure 10.

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Preparing the Rear Mounts

  1. Press a rubber isolator into the hole of the left, rear mount on the cab frame (Figure 11).

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  2. Press a rubber isolator into the hole of the right, rear mount on the cab frame (Figure 12).

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Note: Use soapy water and a mallet to assist with inserting the rubber isolator into the hole.

Applying the Foam Seals

Parts needed for this procedure:

Left, front foam seal1
Center, front foam seal1
Right, front foam seal1
Left foam seal1
Right foam seal1
Left tank foam1
Right tank foam1
Left, rear foam seal1
Right, rear foam seal1
Rear foam seal1

Applying the Front Foam Seals

Apply the center, front foam seal and then the left, front and right, front foam seals approximately 3 mm (1/8 inch) from the edge on the front of the cab unit (Figure 13).

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Note: Install the ends of the foam seals to interlock and create a solid seal.

Applying the Side Foam Seals

  1. Apply the left foam seal approximately 3 mm (1/8 inch) from the edge on the front, left section of the cab unit (Figure 14).

    Note: Install the ends of the foam seals to interlock and create a solid seal.

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  2. Apply the right foam seal approximately 3 mm (1/8 inch) from the edge on the right, front section of the cab unit.

    Note: Install the ends of the foam seals to interlock and create a solid seal.

  3. Remove the paper backing from the double-faced tape on both sides of the cab unit (Figure 15).

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  4. Apply the left tank foam to the cab unit (Figure 15).

  5. Apply the right tank foam to the cab unit.

Applying the Rear Foam Seals

  1. Remove the paper backing from the double-faced tape at the back of the cab unit (Figure 16).

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  2. Apply the left, rear and right, rear foam seals to the cab unit (Figure 16).

  3. Apply the rear foam seal to the back of the cab unit (Figure 17).

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Installing the Cab Mounts

Parts needed for this procedure:

Left, front mount1
Right, front mount1
Bolt (3/8 x 1 inch)7
Flange nut (3/8 inch) 5
Locknut (3/8 inch)2
Left, rear mount1
Right, rear mount1

Installing the Left Front Mount

  1. Remove the existing hardware and use the 3 bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nuts to secure the mount to the machine (Figure 18).

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  2. Torque the bolts and nuts to 37 to 45 N∙m (27 to 33 ft-lb).

Installing the Right Front Mount

  1. Remove the existing hardware and use the 4 bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) 2 flange nuts, and 2 locknuts to secure the mount to the machine (Figure 19).

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  2. Torque the bolts and nuts to 37 to 45 N∙m (27 to 33 ft-lb).

Installing the Left Rear Mount

  1. Use the new hardware to secure the left rear mount to the frame (Figure 20).

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  2. Torque the bolts (1/2 x 6 inches) and nuts to 91 to 113 N∙m (67 to 83 ft-lb).

  3. Torque the bolts (1/2 x 1-1/4 inches) to 91 to 113 N∙m (67 to 83 ft-lb).

Installing the Right Rear Mount

  1. Use the new hardware to secure the right rear mount to the frame (Figure 21).

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  2. Torque the bolts (1/2 x 6 inches) and nuts to 91 to 113 N∙m (67 to 83 ft-lb).

  3. Torque the bolts (1/2 x 1-1/4 inches) to 91 to 113 N∙m (67 to 83 ft-lb).

  4. Use the bolt (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches) to secure the storage compartment to the machine (Figure 22).

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  5. Use the screw to secure the reinforcement plate to the machine and use the bolt (1/2 x 1 inch) to secure the battery-compartment clamp and the battery compartment to the machine (Figure 23).

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Installing the Wire Harness and Preparing the Cab for Installation

Route the wire harness from underneath the machine up to the battery box as shown in Figure 24.

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Install the wire harness as shown in Figure 25.

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Use the measurements in Figure 26 and drill holes into the cab.

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Installing the Cab Unit to the Machine

Parts needed for this procedure:

Cab1
Bolt (1/2 x 3-1/4 inch)4
Washer (2-1/4 inches)4
Washer (1-3/8 inches)2
Locknut (1/2 inch)4
  1. Use the 4 lift points to support the cab above the machine (Figure 27).

    Note: Ensure that the lifting tool does not contact the cab roof or headliner when supporting the cab.

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  2. Lower the cab to the machine, aligning the 4 bolt holes on the mounts.

  3. Use a bolt (1/2 x 3-1/4 inch), washer (2-1/4 inches), and locknut (1/2 inch) to secure the cab to the rear mounts on the machine (Figure 28).

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  4. Torque the bolt (1/2 x 3-1/4 inch) and locknut (1/2 inch) to 129 to 156 N∙m (95 to 115 ft-lb).

    Note: Ensure that there is a small amount of slack in the lifting tool to allow the cab to settle onto the machine.

  5. Use a bolt (1/2 x 3-1/4 inch), washer (1-3/8 inches), washer (2-1/4 inches), and locknut (1/2 inch) to secure the cab to the front mounts on the machine (Figure 29).

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  6. Torque the bolt (1/2 x 3-1/4 inch) and locknut (1/2 inch) to 129 to 156 N∙m (95 to 115 ft-lb) and disconnect the lifting tool from the cab.

Installing the Panels and Flooring

Parts needed for this procedure:

Left, rear panel assembly1
Right, rear panel assembly1
Bolt (1/4 x 3/4 inch)6
Clip nut4
Flange nut (1/4 inch)2
Upholstery panel1
Insulation blanket1
Floor tread1

Installing Rear Panel Assembly

  1. Install the 2 clip nuts onto the cab frame (Figure 30).

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  2. Secure the panel assembly to the cab using the 2 bolts (1/4 x 3/4 inch) as shown in Figure 30.

  3. Use 1 bolt (1/4 x 3/4 inch) and 1 flange nut (1/4 inch) to complete the installation of the panel assembly (Figure 31).

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  4. Torque the bolts and nut to 10 to 12 N∙m (90 to 110 in-lb).

  5. Repeat the previous steps to the right side of the cab.

Installing the Back Panel

  1. Ensure the installation area is clean.

  2. Align the upholstery panel with the center of the back panel inside cab to verify its fit and placement (Figure 32).

    Note: Remember or mark where the corner of the upholstery panel begins when it is centered across the back panel of the cab.

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  3. Remove 1 section of the backing to expose the adhesive.

  4. Start with the upper corner of the upholstery panel and adhere it to the back of the cab so that it is centered once it is completely installed.

  5. Adhere the panel, 1 section at a time, from one end to the other, until the upholstery panel is completely applied.

Installing the Insulation Blanket

  1. Remove the insulation blanket from the shipping tube.

    Note: Do not unroll the insulation blanket until it is in position.

  2. Position the blanket across the storage compartments behind the operator’s seat.

  3. Tuck in the edges of the blanket around the operator’s seat as you unroll it toward the front of the machine.

  4. Remove the backing from the adhesive on the hook and loop strips at the end of the blanket and adhere the strips where they lie.

    Note: Ensure the surface where the adhesive backed hook and loop strip adheres to the platform is clean.

  5. Adhere the hook and loop strips firmly to the platform.

Installing the Floor Tread

  1. Ensure that the installation area is clean.

  2. Install the floor tread onto the platform inside the cab.

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  3. Ensure that the bolt heads on the platform are aligned with the cutouts in the floor tread.

Connecting the Hoses

Parts needed for this procedure:

Fitting (3/8 NPT x 0.625 barb)2
Hose clamp2
Right-angle fitting (3/4 inch)1
Right-angle fitting (7/8 inch)1
R-Clamp2

Connecting the Heater Hoses

  1. Apply sealant to the fitting (3/8 NPT x 0.625 barb); skipping the first thread.

  2. Remove the heater supply and return hose plugs from the engine and install the fittings (3/8 NPT x 0.625 barb) as shown in Figure 34.

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  3. Tighten the fittings (3/8 NPT x 0.625 barb) 2 to 3 turns past finger-tight.

  4. Route the hoses for the heater and the drain hose through the hose ring on the rear cab mount (Figure 35).

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  5. Slide the hose clamp over the supply hose and then insert the hose over the fitting (3/8 NPT x 0.625 barb) as shown in Figure 36.

    Note: The supply hose is designated by a red plug at 1 end of the assembly. Remove the plug before installing the hose.

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  6. Slide the hose-clamp over the return hose and then insert the hose over the fitting (3/8 NPT x 0.625 barb) as shown in Figure 37.

    Note: The return hose is designated by a green plug at 1 end of the assembly. Remove the plug before installing the hose.

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Installing the Air-Conditioner Fittings

Note: Thoroughly lubricate the O-ring before installing the fittings with PAG Oil 46 or an equivalent lubricant.

  1. Remove the exhaust pipe, muffler bracket, and engine fan (Figure 38).

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  2. Install the right-angle fitting (7/8 inch) and O-ring (size 8) to the low-pressure or suction port on the air-conditioning pump (Figure 39).

    Note: Ensure the fittings are installed at the angles shown in Figure 40 and Figure 41.

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  3. Torque the fitting to 34 to 47 N∙m (25 to 35 ft-lb)

  4. Install the right-angle fitting (3/4 inch) and O-ring (size 10) to the high-pressure or discharge port on the air-conditioning pump (Figure 39).

  5. Torque the fitting to 34 to 47 N∙m (25 to 35 ft-lb)

  6. Position the compressor into the machine and secure it as shown in the Air Conditioner Kit (Model No. 30877) instructions.

  7. Install the engine fan, muffler bracket, and exhaust pipe (Figure 38).

Connecting the Air-Conditioning Hoses

  1. Connect the air-conditioning low-pressure hose (7/8 inch) from the cab unit to the right-angle fitting (7/8 inch) as shown in Figure 40.

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  2. Torque the fitting to 34 to 47 N∙m (25 to 35 ft-lb)

  3. Connect the air-conditioning high-pressure hose (3/4 inch) from the cab to the right-angle fitting (3/4 inch) as shown in Figure 41.

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  4. Torque the fitting to 34 to 47 N∙m (25 to 35 ft-lb)

  5. Install 1 R-clamp around each air-conditioning hose and use the 2 existing bolts to secure them to the machine frame (Figure 42).

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Installing the Washer Tank

Parts needed for this procedure:

Washer tank1
Tank mount1
Tank plate1
Carriage bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch)4
Flange nut (5/16 inch)4
Swell latch1
Swell-latch bushing1
Swell-latch nut1
R-Clamp1

Installing the Washer Tank and Mount

  1. Use 2 carriage bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and 2 flange nuts (5/16 inch) to secure the tank plate to the coolant-bottle support (Figure 43)

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  2. Torque the bolt and nut to 1,978 to 2,542 N∙cm (175 to 225 in-lb).

  3. Use 2 carriage bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and 2 flange nuts (5/16 inch) to secure the washer bottle and R-clamp to the tank mount (Figure 44).

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  4. Install the swell-latch assembly to the tank mount (Figure 45).

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  5. Insert the tab into the slot and the swell-latch bushing into the hole in the tank plate (Figure 46).

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  6. Flip the swell-latch lever down (Figure 46).

    Note: The swell latch should hold the tank mount firmly to the tank plate. Adjust the nut to change the pressure applied by the swell latch.

Connecting the Washer Hose

  1. Route the washer hose through the hose ring on the rear cab mount (Figure 47).

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  2. Route the washer hose through the R-clamp and connect it to the washer bottle (Figure 48).

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Connecting the Wire Harness

Parts needed for this procedure:

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  1. Connect the wire harness from the cab to the wire harness on the right side of the machine (Figure 49).

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  2. Connect the cab power connector to the connector on the right side of the machine (Figure 50).

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  3. Connect the wire from the air-conditioner compressor to the bullet connector on the wire harness (Figure 51).

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  4. Route the wire harness for the washer bottle through the R-clamp and connect it to the bottle (Figure 52).

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  5. Use cable ties to secure the wire harness to the hydraulic hoses and hard lines at the locations shown in Figure 53 and Figure 54.

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Important: Do not secure the wire harness to hot or moving parts.

Applying the Safety Decal

Parts needed for this procedure:

Safety decal1

Follow this procedure only if required by your local road regulations.

Apply the safety decal to the rear window as shown in Figure 55.

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Completing the Installation

  1. Top off the coolant to the machine; refer to the Service Manual

  2. Check for leaks.

  3. Check for parts that interfere with moving parts and make any corrections before operating the machine.

  4. Use an assistant to adjust the rearview and side mirrors before operating the machine.

  5. Remove the chocks from the wheels.

  6. Install the battery removed in Removing the Battery.

  7. Connect the positive cable (red) to the positive (+) battery terminal.

  8. Connect the negative cable (black) to the negative (-) battery terminal.

  9. Check the operation of all controls before operating the machine.

  10. Add fluid to the washer bottle.

  11. Have a certified service technician charge the AC system:

    • 3 fl oz of PAG 46 oil

    • 55 fl oz of R134A freon

  12. Adjust the tire pressure to the following specifications:

    • Front tires: 207 kPa (30 psi)

    • Rear tires: 152 kPa (22 psi)

Product Overview

Cab Controls

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Windshield-Wiper Switch

Use this switch to turn the windshield wipers on or off (Figure 56).

Temperature Control

Rotate the temperature control knob to regulate the air temperature in the cab (Figure 56).

Fan Control

Rotate the fan control knob to regulate the speed of the fan (Figure 56).

Air Recirculation Control

Sets the cab to either recirculate the air in the cabin or to draw air into the cabin from outside (Figure 56).

  • Set it to recirculate the air when using the air-conditioning.

  • Set it to draw air in when using the heater or fan.

Windshield Latch

Lift up the latches to open the windshield (Figure 57). Press the latch in to lock windshield to the open position. Pull out and down on the latch to close and secure the windshield.

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Rear-Window Latch

Lift up on the latches to open the rear window. Pull the latch up and out to lock the window in the open position. Pull the latch out and down to close and secure the window (Figure 57).

Important: Close the rear window before you open the hood to prevent any damage.

Maintenance

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service IntervalMaintenance Procedure
Every 250 hours
  • Clean the cab air filters; replace them if they are torn or excessively dirty.
  • Clean the air-conditioning assembly(more frequently in extremely dusty or dirty conditions).
  • Cleaning

    Caution

    If you leave the key in the key switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders.

    Shut off the engine and remove the key before you perform any maintenance.

    Cleaning the Cab

    Important: Use care around the cab seals and lights (Figure 58). If you are using a pressure washer, keep the washer wand at least 0.6 m (2 ft) away from the machine. Do not use the pressure washer directly on the cab seals and lights or under the rear overhang.

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    Cleaning the Cab Air Filters

    Maintenance Service IntervalMaintenance Procedure
    Every 250 hours
  • Clean the cab air filters; replace them if they are torn or excessively dirty.
    1. Remove the screws and grates from both the in-cab and rear cab air filters (Figure 59 and Figure 60).

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    2. Clean the filters by blowing clean, oil-free, compressed air through them.

      Important: If either filter has a hole, tear, or other damage, replace the filter.

    3. Install the filters and the grate with the thumbscrews.

    Cleaning the Cab Pre-Filter

    The purpose of the cab pre-filter is to prevent large debris, such as grass and leaves from entering the cab filters.

    1. Rotate the screen cover down.

    2. Clean the filter with water.

      Note: Do not use a pressure washer.

      Important: If the filter has a hole, tear, or other damage, replace the filter.

    3. Allow the pre-filter to dry before installing it into the machine.

    4. Rotate the filter screen around the tabs until the latch locks into the latch-mount assembly (Figure 61).

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    Cleaning the Air-Conditioning Assembly

    Maintenance Service IntervalMaintenance Procedure
    Every 250 hours
  • Clean the air-conditioning assembly(more frequently in extremely dusty or dirty conditions).
    1. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

    2. Disconnect the wire for each fan (Figure 62).

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    3. Remove the 2 knobs and remove the fan assembly (Figure 62).

    4. Open the 4 latches on the air-conditioning assembly and remove the screen (Figure 63).

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    5. Remove the air filters (Figure 60).

    6. Clean the air-conditioning assembly.

    7. Install the air filters, screen, and fan assembly (Figure 60, Figure 63, and Figure 62).

    8. Connect the wire for each fan (Figure 62).

    Schematics

    Electrical Schematic

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