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:
WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in your vehicle and do not let
them play with the power windows. Failure to follow this instruction could result
in personal injury.
WARNING: When closing the power windows, verify they are free of obstruction
and make sure that children and pets are not in the proximity of the window openings...
WARNING: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends
a minimum distance of at least 10 in (25 cm) between an occupant's chest and the
driver airbag module.
To properly position yourself away from the airbag:
Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals
comfortably...
Categories
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