Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Control Assembly: Service and Repair
With Manual A/C-Heater
Bulbs
Removal
1. Remove climate control assembly.
2. From the back of the A/C control, remove the illumination bulbs by twisting counterclockwise.
Installation
1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
Climate Control Assembly
Radio Removal Tool
Special Service Tool(s) Required
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Insert Radio Removing Tool T87P-19061-A in retaining clip access holes.
3. Apply a side load away from the control to disengage clips.
4. Pull the manual A/C control assembly from the instrument panel opening and disconnect the wire connectors from the control assembly.
5. Disconnect the vacuum harness.
Installation
1. Connect the wire connectors and the vacuum harness to the control assembly.
2. Position the A/C control in the instrument panel opening. Engage it in the track in the instrument panel and push in until it latches firmly in place.
3. Connect battery ground cable.
4. Check the system for proper operation.
