I love my Matrix- it is a 2007 HYUNDAI MATRIX 1.5 CRDi VGT. Winter is coming fast and now the climate control unit doesn't work. (see attached photo). The mechanic at our local Hyundai dealer told me that it needs replacing. The only problem is that he doesn't know HOW to replace it. I have found the right part, but I have no idea how to get the old one out, much less put the new one in.
Can anyone tell me how to remove the climate control unit from a Matrix?

 

I have never removed one on you model either, but have done a lot of dash removing.

From your picture , it appears you need to remove the 4 ***** that control the system function.
What you can try , get a small screwdriver behind the center **** first and see if you can carefully pry it straight off. They can go on only one way so no problem there,
Once you get the center **** off, the one behind it should be able to be removed the same way. Then go to the other side and do the same thing.
Because you don't do this every day , lay out the parts as you removed them so you can put them back in the same place and same order.
Most plastic dash panels are removed by pulling on the edge to get the retainer out of the slot.. Once you get the feel of what it requires you will have some idea of how much pulling force will be required, WITHOUT BREAKING ANYTHING.If you are not confident in your ability to do this , don't attempt it.
If you get this far, you will now see how easy this to do, and I can assure you it is much easier to put back together as long as you put the pieces back in the reverse order in which they were removed.
What I usually do is, to place a small dab of vasoline (petrolatum) on the extension on the panel so it slides in a little easier.This is not difficult and you will be surprised how simple it all is. Let us know how you make out, OK, thanks..

 

Thanks, Hanky! This is really great advice! I will give it a try. Also, I remember reading somewhere that you have to take out the glove compartment to get full access. Any tips for doing that?

 

I would hope you have some mechanical ability or you wouldn't even think of attempting this repair.

If you empty the glove box, look for anything that is holding it in there , most likely a few screws, and it usually will practically fall out.
The biggest problem is putting everything back together in the right order. No shame in making notes of what you removed, and when so you can reassemble it without any problem.