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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1987TEMPO AWD L4-140 2.3L HSCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONTROL MODULE HVACSERVICE AND REPAIR
1987 Ford Tempo AWD L4-140 2.3L HSC
Control Module HVAC: Service and Repair
1987 Ford Tempo AWD L4-140 2.3L HSCSECTION Service and Repair
1. Move Max A/C Norm Selector lever to Max A/C position and disconnect the air inlet cable housing end retainer from A/C case bracket.
2. Move Temperature control lever to Cool position and disconnect temperature control cable housing and retainer from the A/C case bracket, then disconnect cable from temperature door crank arm.
3. Move Function selector lever to the panel position and disconnect function selector cable housing end retainer from A/C case bracket, then disconnect cable self-adjust clip from cam pin.
4. Remove instrument panel finish center.
5. Remove four screws attaching control assembly to instrument panel.
6. Pull control assembly out from instrument panel.
7. Move the Temperature, Function and Max A/C-Norm control levers to Cool, Panel and Norm, respectively.
8. Disconnect temperature cable housing from control mounting bracket.
9. Disconnect temperature cable wire from control lever.
10. Disconnect outside, recirculation (max A/C, normal on Tempo and Topaz) and function cables from control assembly.
11. Disconnect electrical connectors, and remove control assembly.
12. 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.