Ford Ecosport: Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Climate Control Housing

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Climate Control System / Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Climate Control Housing

Removal

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

Remove the instrument panel upper section.
Refer to: Instrument Panel Upper Section (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).

Remove the drivers and passengers footwell ducts.

NOTE: If equipped
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Detach the wire harness retainer and remove the ground bolt.
  Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

Disconnect the harness retainers and disconnect the electrical connectors.

Disconnect the harness retainers and disconnect the electrical connectors.

Remove the climate control housing retainers.
Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Removal NOTICE: During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination...

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Removal and Installation - Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit

Removal

NOTICE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.

Remove the timing chain.
Refer to: Timing Chain (303-01C Engine - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), Removal and Installation).
Remove the bolts and VCT units.
Discard the bolts.