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
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation)...
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary
Vehicles Without Push Button Start
Shift into park (P).
Apply the parking brake.
Wait until the engine reaches idle
speed.
Turn the key to position 0.
Vehicles With Push Button Start
Shift into park (P)...