Hi I really need some help with this problem as my MOT is due next month, I need to replace the slide cable that controls the heat within the car the cable came off as the wire was kinked so after straightening the cable out and reconnecting to the heater select cog it still came off after a few turns of the heater dial so I used a small zip tie to hold it in place but after a few weeks the cable has kinked even more so I need to replace the cable, I know how to remove nearly everything but the one problem I'm having is the end of the cable that attaches somewhere else inside the dash unit, I can't see or get to that area it looks like I might need to remove the whole dash unit! surely this can't be???? Please please someone help.

PS I've seen video's on other bit related to this area but nothing at the other end of the cable/cables.

2007 Ford Focus Zetec 1.6

This wont affect your MOT as far as I am aware. I recently read all the changes to and the current MOT structure and it mentioned nothing at all of the heater area so dont panic.