Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lower the glove compartment door.
Turn the temperature selector to the full cold position.
Release the locking tab and remove the temperature blend door actuator from the blend door shaft.

Fig 1: Locating Locking Tab
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the instrument panel center finish panel. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the temperature blend door actuator.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.