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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999EXPLORER 4WD V6-4.0L VIN EREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONTROL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIRCONTROL ASSEMBLY, HVACCLIMATE CONTROL SWITCHES
1999 Ford Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E
Climate Control Switches
1999 Ford Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN ESECTION Climate Control Switches
REMOVAL
1. Remove the climate control assembly.

2. Remove the heater blower motor switch.
1 Remove the screw.
2 Rotate and remove the heater blower motor switch.
NOTE: The knob will come off when the switch is removed.

3. Remove the temperature control switch and the A/C damper door switch.
1 Remove the screw.
2 Rotate and remove the temperature control switch.
3 Rotate and remove the A/C damper door switch.
NOTE: The knobs will come off when the switch is removed.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
1. Remove the climate control assembly.
2. Remove the heater blower motor switch.
1 Remove the screw.
2 Rotate and remove the heater blower motor switch.
NOTE: The knob will come off when the switch is removed.
3. Remove the temperature control switch and the A/C damper door switch.
1 Remove the screw.
2 Rotate and remove the temperature control switch.
3 Rotate and remove the A/C damper door switch.
NOTE: The knobs will come off when the switch is removed.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.