I hate to say this, but I'm pretty sure that the HVAC controls for the 95 are one year specific. I'm not sure if they'll work with your 96. Like I said, not 100% sure, but if I am remembering correctly, it is one year specific for the connectors in the back.
Draggin95 would be the guy to ask.
Here's my question, have any of you guys looked into getting an overhead console with rear A/C controls, and looking into making that control the main A/C? I don't even know if it's possible, but it would be pretty slick, and would almost look OEM.