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
WARNING:
Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped
with seat side airbags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be
installed. Cleaning is permissible. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in the seat side airbag deploying incorrectly and increase
the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE:
LH seat shown, RH seat sim..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
310-250Disconnect Tool, Fuel LineTKIT-2012A-FLTKIT-2012A-ROW
Disconnect
NOTICE:
When reusing liquid or vapor tube connectors, make sure to
use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector
retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the
tube or connector retaining clip can occur. Apply clean engine oil ..