Ford Escape: Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Driver Side Register
Removal
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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 steering column gap hider.
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Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the IPC trim bezel.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Release the tabs and remove the driver side register.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
Remove the driver knee aitbag.
Refer to: Driver Knee Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
Acessed behind the lower trim panel...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the floor console.
Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Punch
Copper Hammer
Removal
Remove the muffler and tailpipe.
Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe (309-00A Exhaust System - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – I3 (Y1), Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
The PMI process must begin with the current RGTM installed. If the
current RGTM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, the tool may
prompt for As-Built Data as part of the repair...