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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1376 (HVAC - CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYINSTRUMENT PANEL AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTSNOTES
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Instrument Panel Air Distribution Ducts: Notes
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Notes
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ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W710147 | Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) screw (4 required) |
| 2 | 10D885 | FDIMΒ |
| 3 | - | FDIMΒ electrical connector (part of 14401) |
| 4 | W710506 | Glove compartment screw (3 required) |
| 5 | 7806024 | Glove compartment |
| 6 | W710506 | Glove compartment latch striker screw (2 required) |
| 7 | 7806064 | Glove compartment latch striker |
| 8 | W705093 | Lower center instrument panel trim screw |
| 9 | W710506 | Lower steering column opening instrument panel trim screw (4 required) |
| 10 | W710506 | Instrument cluster opening instrument panel trim screw (2 required) |
| 11 | W707628 | Instrument panel trim-to-audio unit bracket screw (4 required) |
| 12 | W701152 | Instrument panel trim-to-audio unit bracket nut (2 required) |
ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | W706473 | Defroster duct adapter screw (4 required) |
| 14 | 18C580 | Defroster duct adapter |
| 15 | W706473 | Upper corner instrument panel trim screw (2 required) |
| 16 | W706473 | Instrument panel support-to-defroster duct screw (2 required) |
| 17 | W710506 | Lower corner instrument panel trim screw (2 required) |
| 18 | - | Message center switch electrical connector (part of 14401) |
| 19 | - | Headlamp switch electrical connector (part of 14401) |
| 20 | W710506 | LH instrument panel duct assembly screw (4 required) |
| 21 | 19B680 | LH instrument panel duct assembly |
| 22 | W710506 | RH instrument panel duct assembly screw (4 required) |
| 23 | 19B680 | RH instrument panel duct assembly |
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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.