Mountaineer AWD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2002)
Housing Assembly HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove the instrument panel. Refer to: Body and Frame, Interior Trim, Dashboard/Instrument Panel, Service and Repair, Removal and
Installation, See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Removal and Installation
2. Remove the instrument panel center finish panel.
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Carefully pry and disengage the retaining clips.
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Working around the perimeter of the finish panel, disengage the remaining retaining clips.
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Disconnect the electrical connectors.
CAUTION: Use shop cloth or equivalent to prevent damage to the instrument panel when prying the instrument panel center finish panel.
3. Remove the audio unit.
4. Remove the screw and remove the center register duct.
5. Remove the screws.