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:
Inspection
NOTE:
Procedure 1 — Ambient Temperature below 21 °C (70 °F).
NOTE:
Proper A/C system diagnosis on a vehicle’s
compressor is dependent on correct refrigerant system charge and tested
in ambient temperatures above 21°C (70°F). Perform the following steps
to achieve normal operating pressures.
Drive the vehicle or run the engine until it reaches normal operati..
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the grommet.
Remove the lock cylinder door handle cover.
Turn the release screw 8 turns. The handle will
release around 6 to 6.5 turns. You must continue to the full 8
revolutions for installation.
Torque:
9..