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.

1. Release the clips and remove the trim panel.
   

1. 
   Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the display.
   
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.
     

1. Release the clips and remove the center register trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. 
   Release the clips and remove the HVAC module.
   
   • Disconnect the elecrrical connectors.
     

1. Remove the instrument panel.
   Refer to: Instrument Panel (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the bolts, and the nut and washer.
   Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

1. Remove the bolt, detach the wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
   Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

1. Detach the wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
   

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors, the harness retainers, remove the screw and position aside the harness.
   

1. 
   Disconnect the electrical connector.
   
   1. Remove the bolts.
      Torque: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)
   2. Remove the bolt.
      Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

1. Remove the bolt, detach the wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
   Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

1. Remove the climate control housing from the in-vehicle cross beam.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.