Ford Escape: Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Center Registers
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Release the clips and remove the trim panel.
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Remove the bolts and the display unit.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the center instrument panel trim panel.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the bolts and the center HVAC register.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
Release the stop tabs.
Remove the dampener and fully lower the glove compartment.
Remove the screws and open the cabin air filter door...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the instrument panel.
Refer to: Instrument Panel (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Wiper Precautions
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This could scratch the glass or
damage the wiper blades. Use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield.
Fully defrost the windshield before you
switch the windshield wipers on...
Check
NOTE:
The object used in this system check can be
fabricated using a 9 cm diameter (3 in I.D.) pipe, 100 cm (39 in) in
length (available as Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipe, or similar from a
hardware or plumbing supply.
NOTE:
The following system check should be carried out with the vehicle on a level surface...