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:
WARNING: Position the seatbelt
height adjuster so that the seatbelt rests
across the middle of your shoulder.
Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctly
could reduce its effectiveness and
increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Press the button and slide the height
adjuster up or down...
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...