Ford Escape Quiz
Electrical

Removal and Installation - Climate Control Housing

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General Information — 26Chassis — 160Powertrain — 323Electrical — 356Body and Paint — 290
23steps
~138min
4/5difficulty
010203040502.52N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal

  1. Remove the instrument panel.
    Refer to: Instrument Panel (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).

  2. Release the retainers and remove the left trim panel.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
  3. Release the retainers and remove the trim panel.

  4. Remove the bolts, release the retainers and remove the center instrument panel finish panel.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
      Torque: 22 lb-in (2.5 N·m)

  5. Remove the bolts, release the retainers and remove the center instrument panel finish panel.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
      Torque: 22 lb-in (2.5 N·m)

  6. Remove the bolts and the center HVAC register.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
      Torque: 22 lb-in (2.5 N·m)
  7. Release the clips and remove the lower trim panel.

  8. Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the lower trim panel.
    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
      Torque: 22 lb-in (2.5 N·m)
  9. Disconnect the electrical connectors, disengage the wiring guides and move the wiring harness aside.
  10. Remove the screws and the ACM.
    Torque: 22 lb-in (2.5 N·m)
  11. Remove the screws and lower the APIM.
    Torque: 27 lb-in (3 N·m)
  12. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the APIM and bracket.
  13. Remove the bolts.
    Torque: 62 lb-in (7 N·m)
  14. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    1. Release the stop and fully lower the glove box.
    1. Remove the glove box check strap.
  16. Lift the glove box off the hinges and remove it.
  17. Remove the bolt, disconnect the electrical connector.
    Torque: 62 lb-in (7 N·m)
  18. Disconnect the electrical connectors, release the harness retainers and move the harness aside.
  19. Disconnect the electrical connector, release the harness retainers and move the harness aside.
  20. Remove the bolt, disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the TCU and bracket assembly.
    Torque: 22 lb-in (2.5 N·m)
  21. Disconnect the electrical connector, remove the screws and the TCU.
    Torque: 22 lb-in (2.5 N·m)
  22. Disconnect the electrical connectors, release the harness retainer and move the harness aside.
  23. Remove the bolts and the climate control housing.
    Torque: 27 lb-in (3 N·m)

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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