Ford Explorer: Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Climate Control Housing
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Release the clips and remove the trim panel.
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Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the display.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Release the clips and remove the center register trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Release the clips and remove the HVAC module.
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Disconnect the elecrrical connectors.
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Remove the instrument panel.
Refer to: Instrument Panel (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the bolts, and the nut and washer.
Torque:
62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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Remove the bolt, detach the wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
Torque:
62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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Detach the wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
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Disconnect the electrical connectors, the harness retainers, remove the screw and position aside the harness.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Remove the bolts.
Torque:
13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)
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Remove the bolt.
Torque:
62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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Remove the bolt, detach the wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
Torque:
62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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Remove the climate control housing from the in-vehicle cross beam.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Removal
NOTICE:
During the removal of components, cap, tape or otherwise
appropriately protect all openings to prevent the ingress of dirt or
other contamination...
Other information:
Rear Window Wiper
A - Intermittent wipe.
B - Continuous wipe.
C - Rear window wiper off.
Depending on your vehicle, when you switch on the front wipers and move the gearshift
lever to reverse (R), the rear intermittent wipe may turn on.
Note: Make sure you switch the rear window wiper off before entering a
car wash...
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Module
DTC
Description
Action
ABS
B1111:4..
Categories
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