Ford Explorer: Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Driver Side Register
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.
Torque:
19 lb.in (2.1 Nm)
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Release the clips and remove the center register trim panel.
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Remove the bolt, release the clips and remove the IPC bezel and upper steering column trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Release the tabs and remove the driver side register.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
Remove the driver side knee airbag.
Refer to: Driver Knee Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the electrical connecto..
Removal
Remove the IPC.
Refer to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) (413-01 Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Overview
The IPC uses the following methods and functionality to alert the driver of vehicle conditions:
gauges
informational indicators
warning indicators
warning messages
warning chimes
The base IPC uses a single centered 4-inch screen to display driver information with analog gauges...
Cup Holders
Note: Stow items in the cupholders carefully as items may become loose
during hard braking, acceleration or crashes, including hot drinks which may spill.
Center Console
Carefully stow items in the center console as items may become loose during hard
braking, acceleration or crashes...
Categories
You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lock and unlock
your vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driver and front passenger door panels.

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