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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997ESCORT L4-122 2.0L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONTROL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIR
1997 Ford Escort L4-122 2.0L SOHC
Control Assembly: Service and Repair
1997 Ford Escort L4-122 2.0L SOHCSECTION Service and Repair
Special Tool
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect the heater temperature cable.
a. Unlock the heater temperature cable by pulling down the tab.
b. Disconnect the heater temperature cable while holding the tab down.
NOTE: Rotate the temperature control switch to the cold position.
3. Use Radio Removing Tool T87P-19O61-A to pull the Integrated Control Panel (ICP) out of the instrument panel.
4. Disconnect the radio antenna lead in cable and the electrical connectors and remove the ICP.
5. Remove the climate control selector knobs.
6. Disconnect the heater blower motor switch electrical connector.
7. Remove the screw and the heater blower motor switch.
8. Remove the screw and the temperature control switch with the heater temperature cable attached.
9. Disconnect the two function selector switch electrical connectors.
10. Remove the function selector switch.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.