Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Remove the center A/C register finish panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Fig 1: Removing A/C Register Finish Panel
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the message center switch.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the message center switch.
  - Install a new bulb if necessary.
Fig 2: Removing Message Center Switch
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and then reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.