Ford Escape: Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Driver Side Register Air Discharge Temperature Sensor

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the floor console.
   Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
   

1. 
   Release the clips and remove the LH trim panel.
   
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.
     

1. Release the clips and remove the trim panel.
   

1. 
   Remove the bolts and the display unit.
   
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.
     Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

1. 
   Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the center instrument panel trim panel.
   
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.
     Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

1. 
   Remove the bolts and the center HVAC register.
   
   • Disconnect the eelctrical connector.
     Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

1. Release the clips and remove the lower finsih panel.
   

1. 1. Release the stop and fully lower the glove compartment.
      
   2. Remove the glove compartment check strap.
      

1. Lift the glove compartment off the hinges remove.
   

1. Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the glove box close out.
   Torque: 36 lb.in (4.1 Nm)

1. 
   Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the lower trim panel.
   
   • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
     Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

1. 1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
      
   2. Remove the sensor.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.