Ford Fusion: Climate Control System - General Information / Climate Control Housing - Vehicles With: Electronic Manual Temperature Control (EMTC). 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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Detach the wiring harness retainer, remove the retainers and the center footwell vent 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.
Remove the instrument panel upper section.
Refer to: Instrument Panel Upper Section (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTICE:
During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape
or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to
prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination...
Other information:
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km).
Consult your local motor vehicle laws
for towing a trailer.
See the instructions included with
towing accessories for the proper
installation and adjustment
specifications...
Removal
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the clockspring, make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the driver airbag.
Refer to: Driver Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation)...