Ford Fusion: Climate Control System - General Information / Climate Control Housing - Vehicles With: Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC). Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the instrument panel upper section.
   Refer to: Instrument Panel Upper Section (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Detach the wiring harness retainer, remove the nuts and the instrument panel upper brace.
   Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

1. Disconnect the electrical connector, remove the passenger side footwell air discharge temperature sensor and detach the wiring harness retainer. Remove the retainers and the center footwell duct.
   

1. Disconnect the blower motor speed control electrical connectors.
   

1. Detach the wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
   

1. Remove the retainer and position the wiring harness bracket aside.
   

1. Remove the climate control housing bolts.
   Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

1. Position the instrument panel wiring harness aside, remove the bolts and the climate control housing.
   Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.