Control Assembly: Service and Repair

1996 Mercury Tracer L4-116 1.9L SOHCSECTION Service and Repair


REMOVAL

NOTE: Although the climate control assemblies for vehicles with and without A/C are different, the removal and installation procedures are similar. The following procedures illustrate the removal and installation of the climate control assembly for vehicles equipped with A/C. These procedures can be used for non-A/C vehicles.

Glove Compartment:





1. Remove the two screws and remove the glove compartment.
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the vacuum control motor.

Cam And Cable:





3. Disconnect the cable from the air conditioner and heater control cam and the heater-A/C control cable clip.

Lever And Cable:





4. Disconnect the temperature cable from the heater air regulator control lever and the heater-A/C control cable clip.

Instrument Panel Insert:





5. Remove the instrument finish panel insert.
6. Remove the four climate control assembly screws.
7. Partially pull the climate control assembly out of the instrument panel finish panel.

Blower Motor Switch:





8. Disconnect the blower motor switch electrical connector.
9. Disconnect the illumination lamp electrical connector.
10. Remove the climate control assembly.

INSTALLATION
1. Route each climate control cable to its appropriate cam.
2. Connect the vacuum hose to the vacuum control motor.
3. Connect the illumination lamp electrical connector.
4. Connect the blower motor switch electrical connector.
5. Position the climate control assembly and install the four climate control assembly screws.
6. Install the instrument finish panel insert.
7. Adjust the temperature cable and the function control cable.
8. Install the glove compartment.
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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.
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  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.