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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1986AEROSTAR V6-183 3.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONTROL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIRCONTROL ASSEMBLY, HVAC
1986 Ford Aerostar V6-183 3.0L
Control Assembly, HVAC
1986 Ford Aerostar V6-183 3.0LSECTION Control Assembly, HVAC
Fig. 10 Disconnecting cables from control assembly:
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove instrument cluster housing cover attaching screws, then the cover.
3. Remove control assembly to instrument panel retaining screws, pull control assembly outward, then disconnect electrical connectors.
4. Using suitable pliers, compress function control cable end retainer, then pull cable in direction shown, Fig. 10, until cable flag can be disconnected from control assembly.
5. Disconnect temperature control cable in same manner as outlined above, then remove control assembly from vehicle.
6. Reverse procedure to install.
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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.