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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the finish panel.
    Fig 1: Removing Finish Panel
    G01605601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector
    G01605602Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the screws and pull the electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) module from the instrument panel.
    Fig 3: Removing Screws And Pulling Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
    G01605603Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the climate control assembly.
    • Remove the nuts and the vacuum harness.
    • Disconnect the wire harness connectors and remove the EATC module.
    Fig 4: Removing Climate Control Assembly
    G01605604Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.