Removing the heater controls Options

[runriot95]

I'm still in the process of putting a new stereo system in my '99 GT but I ran into a snag with the installation of the head unit. I can't get to the stock amp to remove the wiring harness - the heater controls are in the way. I unscrewed the screws holding in the controls but there are 2 cables(black and blue) that are connected to the control unit which prevent it from coming out. Any ideas? Thanks for any help!

[AudioFreak]

These are the instructions I have for pulling the heater controls.

1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Remove trim panels.
3. Remove the glove box and lower finish panels.
4. Remove the control mounting screws.
5. Carefully pull and tilt the unit out of the dash, on some models it may be necessary to loosen the trim pad to achieve this.
6. Check the outer sheath of the cables for indentations where the clamps grip them. Mark the cable sheath with paint if no indentation is visable. Remove the clamps and detach the control cables. If necessary, disconnect the control cables at the ends opposite from the control by detaching the cable clamps and separating the cables from the operating levers.
7. Unplug the electrical connectors and lift the controls from the vehicle.
8. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Hope these help.