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.
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Remove the instrument panel upper section.
Refer to: Instrument Panel Upper Section (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
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Detach the wiring harness retainer, remove the nuts and the instrument panel upper brace.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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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.
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Disconnect the blower motor speed control electrical connectors.
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Detach the wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
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Remove the retainer and position the wiring harness bracket aside.
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Remove the climate control housing bolts.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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Position the instrument panel wiring harness aside, remove the bolts and the climate control housing.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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...
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)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp(s)
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
Remove the battery tray.
Refer to: Battery Tray (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
Remove the retainers and the battery tray bracket...
Opening the Hood
Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the left-hand
side of the instrument panel.
Slightly lift the hood.
Release the hood latch by pushing the
secondary release lever to your
left-hand side.
Open the hood...