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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Knife
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
The fuel filler door assembly is damaged during the removal
process and requires a new fuel filler door assembly installed...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spherical Cutter
Hot Air Gun
Air Body Saw
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B
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Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 805..
Categories
The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination
lap and shoulder belts.

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