Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING in the General Procedures.
Detach the finish panel.

Fig 1: Removing Finish Panel
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Disconnect the electrical connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
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Remove the 4 climate control assembly screws.

Fig 3: Removing Climate Control Assembly Screws
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Remove the climate control assembly.
- Remove the nuts and disconnect the vacuum harness.
- Disconnect the wire harness connectors and remove the climate control assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Climate Control Assembly
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.