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:
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
Remove the door trim panel and water shield.
Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Remove the rear door...
Overview
The
active grille shutter system (if equipped) is comprised of the grille
shutter assembly and the grille shutter actuator. The active grille
shutter system is primarily used to maximize fuel economy by reducing
aerodynamic drag on the vehicle...