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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1996AEROSTAR 2WD V6-182 3.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONTROL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIRCLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLYWITHOUT A/C
1996 Ford Aerostar 2WD V6-182 3.0L
Without A/C
1996 Ford Aerostar 2WD V6-182 3.0LSECTION Without A/C
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove instrument panel center finish trim panel.
3. Remove three screws attaching heater control to instrument panel.
4. Pull the heater control far enough rearward to allow removal of electrical connectors. Remove connectors.
5. Remove A/C plenum vacuum harness from mode selector valve.
6. Remove heater temperature cable.
7. Remove heater control.
Installation
1. Pull the heater temperature cable through the opening in the instrument panel.
2. Attach heater temperature cable into control bracket.
3. Connect A/C plenum vacuum harness to mode selector valve.
4. Install wire harness electrical connectors to the heater control.
5. Position heater control to instrument panel and install three attaching screws.
6. Install instrument panel center finish trim panel.
7. Connect battery ground cable.
8. Check controls for proper operation.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove instrument panel center finish trim panel.
3. Remove three screws attaching heater control to instrument panel.
4. Pull the heater control far enough rearward to allow removal of electrical connectors. Remove connectors.
5. Remove A/C plenum vacuum harness from mode selector valve.
6. Remove heater temperature cable.
7. Remove heater control.
Installation
1. Pull the heater temperature cable through the opening in the instrument panel.
2. Attach heater temperature cable into control bracket.
3. Connect A/C plenum vacuum harness to mode selector valve.
4. Install wire harness electrical connectors to the heater control.
5. Position heater control to instrument panel and install three attaching screws.
6. Install instrument panel center finish trim panel.
7. Connect battery ground cable.
8. Check controls for proper operation.
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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.