Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the audio unit. For additional information, refer to AUDIO UNIT .
Remove the screws. Disengage the spring clips. Detach the instrument panel finish panel (044D70).

Fig 1: Detaching Instrument Panel Finish Panel
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Disconnect the cigar lighter electrical connectors.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Cigar Lighter Electrical Connectors
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NOTE: The number and location of the electrical connectors will vary dependent on vehicle equipment.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors & Removing Instrument Panel Finish Panel

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Disconnect the electrical connectors. Remove the instrument panel finish panel.
Remove the screws and the climate control assembly (19980).

Fig 4: Removing Climate Control Assembly
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Disconnect the climate control assembly.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the vacuum harness connector.
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Climate Control Assembly
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.