Ford Explorer: Rear Climate Control / Removal and Installation - Rear Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (RHVAC) Control Module
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Release the clips and position the floor console rear trim panel out.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the floor console rear trim panel.
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Remove the screws and the Rear HVAC Control Module.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
The rear heater core outline is installed from the factory
as a one-piece assembly. The replacement part is supplied as an
assembly, containing the rear heater core inlet line and t..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the RH loadspace trim panel.
Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentatio..
Other information:
General Service Warnings
Review carefully the information below before beginning
any repair. Following these warnings is a list of specific system
warnings that must be reviewed before beginning work on any listed
system.
WARNING:
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a
Telematics Control Unit (TCU) have remote start technology and may start
the engine at any t..
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
DSM
B12A7:1..
Categories
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use
a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the
child restraint is installed all the way back.

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