1977-1982 Corvette AC Heater Panel

Even though there are slight differences between 77-79 and 80-82 A/C and heater control panel assemblies, they are very similar, so this video should help you understand both.

Having said that, if you need to replace yours, buy the right one for the year of your Corvette.

In this video, I completely disassemble the HVAC panel of my 1981 Corvette. The panel includes AC controls (Off, Max, and Norm), Economy controls (Vent, Htr, Def), a sliding temperature selector from Cold to Hot, and a 4-speed fan switch.

Many aftermarket parts vendors sell replacement components such as vacuum and fan switches, levers, faceplates, and more, so depending on what is wrong with yours, you may be able to repair it properly and save money.

Complete new HVAC panel assemblies retail (as of this writing), from $150 to $200, so they're not unreasonably priced. But if all you need is a $20 part to get yours repaired, you may want to opt for the cheaper alternative.

Another option is purchasing a good OEM HVAC panel from a salvage yard. Just know that you will be taking chances when you do this as the plastic of 40-plus-year-old parts will not age well, resulting in brittle or cracked components.

I hope you find the video helpful if you want to repair your Corvette's air-conditioning and heater panel.

Thank you for watching! 🙂👍🏻

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DISCLAIMER: Even though I like to wrench on my Corvettes and most of my videos are of a how-to nature, I am not responsible nor liable should you decide to follow my musings on the subject.

I am a DIYer, and the repairs and work shown are for my benefit and entertainment. If videos appear to give technical how-to advice, that is not my intention.

Working on a vehicle can be dangerous. If you're not confident, qualified, or lack the tools to do the job correctly and safely, hire a mechanic.