For those of you that need to replace the burnt out bulbs in your HVAC, here is a write up on how to do it.
Bulb part number is BP4K-61-C95
Picture courtesy of Gabbygenier.
Note: This only for reference. I will not be held responsible for any damages you do to your car.
Remove the dash strip and the radio:
Now that you have removed the trim, unscrew the screws that hold the factory stereo in place (the botton row, as shown circled in red), and pull the stereo unit towards you (the LCD screen will stay attached to the unit).
2 cables will be plugged in the back of the stereo. The fat, square one is the main harness. To unplug it, push on the little tab at the bottom, then pull, gently but firmly. The round cable with a red tip is the antenna. To remove it, same thing, pull gently but firmly. Once you have removed these cables, you will be able to completely remove the stereo unit.
Now you have to remove the center console:
Remove the cup holder compartment, by simply pulling on it, as indicated on the following photo:
Release the gear shift knob unit, by simply lifting it, as shown:
This will reveal 2 screws that hold the ashtray compartment. Unscrew them as indicated, then pull the ashtray compartment towards you (it helps to stick your thumb in the cigarette lighter hole):
Remove the two bolts that so that you will have access to the 2 screw behind it.
Remove the two screws.
Now comes the fun part.
If you look on top of the HVAC unit, there are two wires that are attached:
Use a set if needle nose pliers and remove the 2 C-clips that hod the wire in place. DO NOT LOOSE THESE CLIPS !!!
Now use the pliers and grab the wire casing around the wire and push it back so that it no longer attached to the top of the HVAC.
Using a set of needle nose pliers and manipulating the HVAC unit, you can unclip the wires from the HVAC. This part was prb the most frustrating as the wires have a " L " bend at the end. This is what keeps the wires attached the controls.
Disconnect the wire harnesses form the HVAC:
At the back of the HVAC you will see two holes. This is where the bulbs are.
By using a small flat head screwdriver, remove the bulbs from the circuit and replace with the new ones.
I would hate to put everything back together and find out one side is still not lit up.
So hook up the wire harness to the back of the HVAC and turn on your lights to be sure everything is working.
Once you have confirmed that everything is lit up, reinstall everything and now you don't have to fumble in the dark with the HVAC.
Pictures were taken by me as well as from this thread: LINK