Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery.
Remove the ashtray finish panel.
- Disconnect the connector.
Fig 1: Removing Ashtray Finish Panel
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Insert a mini-pick in the center register and pull the center register from the instrument panel.
- If equipped, disconnect the connector.
Fig 2: Removing Center Register
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Remove the screws and pull the dual automatic temperature control (DATC) and radio assembly away from the instrument panel.

Fig 3: Pulling DATC & Radio Assembly Away From Instrument Panel
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Disconnect the two connectors.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Connectors
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NOTE: The control assembly has three pins at the top of the bezel assembly which pilot in the bottom of the radio bezel. Use care when removing the control assembly.

Fig 5: Removing DATC Control Assembly

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Remove the four screws (two on each side of the control assembly) and remove the dual automatic temperature control assembly.

NOTE: If installing a new dual automatic temperature control module, it is necessary to configure the control. For additional information, see MODULE CONFIGURATION .

To install, reverse the removal procedure.