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Automatic Temperature Control - New Connector Design

Article No. 85-12-8

WIRING CONNECTOR AT ATC SENSOR - NEW DESIGN


FORD 1985 TEMPO

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1985 TOPAZ

On vehicles built on or after 5/17/85, the ATC sensor connector has been changed to provide a positive locking feature. The new connector cannot be pulled off without prying up the locking tabs with a screwdriver.

CAUTION: Attempting to pull the new ATC sensor connector off without prying up the locking tabs will damage the tabs and replacement of the connector will be necessary.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"