Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the instrument panel center finish panel. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
Remove the temperature control switch knob.

Fig 1: Removing Temperature Control Switch Knob
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Disconnect the temperature blend door control cable.
1. Align the locator holes and insert the special tool.
2. Release the locking tab.
3. Remove the temperature blend door control cable from the blend door shaft.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Temperature Blend Door Control Cable
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Depress the three tabs and remove the temperature blend door control cable.

Fig 3: Depressing Tabs And Removing Temperature Blend Door Control Cable
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Remove the temperature control switch.
1. Remove the screw.
2. Depress the tab and rotate the temperature control switch counterclockwise.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Temperature Control Switch
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NOTE: Rotate the gear to align the locking tab with the notch in the gear before installing.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Fig 5: Rotating Gear To Align Locking Tab With Notch In Gear

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