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Cabin Temperature Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove battery ground cable.
2. Pull instrument panel moulding away from instrument panel far enough to remove electrical connectors. Remove instrument panel moulding.

NOTE: The instrument panel moulding is retained by snap-in tabs.

3. Remove screw and slide automatic temperature control sensor up and out of the instrument panel.

NOTE: On Grand Marquis, remove four screws retaining climate control assembly and position aside. Access automatic temperature control sensor from behind.

4. Disconnect the electrical lead and the automatic temperature control sensor hose and elbow from the automatic temperature control sensor.

CAUTION: Use care when removing automatic temperature control sensor hose and elbow to prevent damaging hose.

INSTALLATION
1. Connect the electrical lead and the automatic temperature control sensor hose and elbow to the automatic temperature control sensor.
2. Position the automatic temperature control sensor to the instrument panel and install the retaining screw(s).
3. Install the instrument panel moulding by snapping in the bottom and top.
4. Connect battery ground cable.
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