Ford Fusion: Climate Control System - General Information / Ambient Air Temperature Sensor. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Remove the underbody shield.
Vehicles without 2.7L Ecoboost
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Disconnect the ambient air temperature sensor electrical connector.
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Remove the ambient air temperature sensor.
Vehicles with 2.7L EcoBoost
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Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the ambient air temperature sensor.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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If replacing the ambient air temperature sensor a reset must be performed. Select the A/C and Recirc buttons simultaneously, then release both, within 2 seconds select A/C button again.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the instrument panel upper section.
Refer to: Instrument Panel Upper Section (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
Detach the wiring harness retainer, remove the nuts and the instrument panel upper brace.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
NOTE:
The PMI process must begin with the current HSWM installed. If the current HSWM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, the tool may prompt for As-Built Data as part of the repair.
Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin ..