Volvo 850 Manual page 3

NOTE: Adjust all cables at climate control unit first.
CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT CABLES
Remove lower dash panels. Disconnect cable sleeve (pop out)
from appropriate cable at climate control unit.
Left & Right Temperature Control
Adjust temperature control knobs to zero. Push appropriate
temperature damper down to end of travel. Push temperature damper
cable into sleeve. See Fig. 3. If this adjustment is not satisfactory,
see A/C-HEATER CONTROL PANEL CABLES.
Ventilation & Floor/Defrost Cable Adjustment
Set mode switch to defrost position. Push ventilation and
floor/defrost damper levers back to end of travel. Push temperature
damper cable into sleeve. See Fig. 3. If this adjustment is not
satisfactory, see A/C-HEATER CONTROL PANEL CABLES.
A/C-HEATER CONTROL PANEL CABLES
1) Remove lower dash panels. Disconnect all cable sleeves
(pop out) from cables at climate control unit. See Fig. 3. Remove 4
cables from damper levers.
2) Remove control knobs and blower fan switch button from
A/C-heater control panel. Remove 2 screws and A/C-heater control panel
front. Remove A/C-heater control panel. Disconnect light connector.
3) To adjust, pry appropriate cable from clip. Insert
temperature control cable into clip where cable exits from cover.
Insert ventilation and floor/defrost cables .670" (17 mm) from where
cable exits from cover. See Fig. 4.
Fig. 3: Identifying Climate Control Unit Cables
Courtesy of Volvo Cars of North America.