Climate Control Panel/Head Unit - 2002 Corvette C5 LS1

When hunting for a replacement climate control panel for your 2002 Chevrolet Corvette C5, target either GM part 10369004 (2001-2004 style) or the earlier 10308088 (1997-2000), as both bolt directly into the center stack using the same four mounting points and 12-pin electrical connector. The primary difference is cosmetic: 2001-2004 panels feature silver-accented buttons while pre-facelift units use black buttons. At the junkyard, verify operation by pressing each mode button (defrost, vent, floor) to check for sticky actuators, and confirm the backlight bulbs illuminate—failure of these 194-type bulbs is common. Remove the center trim bezel by pulling firmly from the top to release the spring clips, then disconnect the antenna and cigarette lighter leads before accessing the four 7mm screws securing the panel. Test the temperature cable connection (white plastic lever on driver's side) for smooth operation, as binding here causes inaccurate temperature control despite a functional head unit.