Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis And Lincoln Town Car
- Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
- If equipped, turn the air suspension service switch to the OFF position before raising the vehicle.
- Drain the cooling system.
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Remove or disconnect the following:
Negative battery cableFront seatsCarpetingRear airflow ductHeater hoses
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Remove the driver-s side air bag module by removing or disconnect the following:
SRS module-to-steering wheel bolts, from both sides of the steering wheel.SRS module and disconnect the electrical connectorHorn switch electrical connector
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Remove the passenger-s side SRS module by removing or disconnecting the following:
Open the glove box and disconnect the glove compartment isolatorPush inward on the 2 glove box door tabs and lower itSRS module-s electrical connectorSRS module-to-instrument panel bolts and the module
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Remove the instrument panel by removing or disconnecting the following:
Speed control servo nuts and move the servo asideBolt and disconnect the left side bulkhead connectorLeft side bulkhead connector from the dash panelWindshield washer fluid reservoir screw, and position the reservoir asideBlower motor electrical connectorAir conditioning pressure cut-off switch electrical connectorIn-line electrical harness connectorElectronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) variable blower motor controller electrical connectorRight front wheelRight front fender splash shield bolts and move the shield away from the cowlWiring harness from the evaporator caseWiring harness from the cowlRight side instrument panel lower insulator pushpins, disconnect the power point electrical connector, remove the courtesy lamp from the socket and remove the insulatorUnseat the wiring grommet and feed the wiring harness through the cowlCowl side trim panels and the windshield side garnish moldings from both sidesLocking clip and the Electronic Crash Sensor (ECS) module electrical connectorAntenna connectorGround wire bolts from the right sideEATC hose at the evaporator housingBolt and disconnect the bulkhead connector from the right sidePull the door weatherstrip seals away from the instrument panel on both sidesTunnel brace trim coverClimate control head vacuum harness connectorInstrument panel tunnel brace nuts and the braceGround wire bolts from the left sideWiring harness connectors from the left sideParking brake switch electrical connector
- Pry out the instrument panel defroster opening grille, disconnect the electrical connectors and the remove the grille.
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Remove or disconnect the following:
3 upper instrument panel screwsInstrument panel cowl side nut from both sidesInstrument panel cowl side bolt. From the left sideInstrument panelWindshield wiper mounting arm and the pivot shaftElectrical connector and remove the upper cowl extension screw and the extensionVacuum hoses and the wire harness connector from the evaporative emissions canister purge valveEvaporative emissions purge valve nuts and the valveCowl side nutRight side rear fender apron screws and reposition the apronEvaporator housing nut and screwVacuum hoses and the wiring harness connectorsPlenum chamber-s lower flange nutsPlenum chamber-s upper flange nut and the plenum chamberHeater core cover-to-heater plenum chamber screws and the coverSeal and the heater core
Fig. View of the instrument panel finish panels-Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and Town Car
Fig. Exploded view of the instrument panel-Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and Town Car
Fig. Exploded view of the heater air plenum chamber, the evaporator housing and the air inlet duct-Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis
Fig. View of the heater core-Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and Town Car
Fig. Exploded view of the instrument panel-Town Car
To install:
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Install or connect the following:
Seal and the heater coreHeater core cover and the cover-to-heater plenum chamber screwsPlenum chamber and the plenum chamber-s upper flange nutPlenum chamber-s lower flange nutsVacuum hoses and the wiring harness connectorsEvaporator housing nut and screwRight side rear fender apron and the apron screwsCowl side nutEvaporative emissions purge valve and the valve nutsVacuum hoses and the wire harness connector to the evaporative emissions canister purge valveElectrical connector; then, install the upper cowl extension screw and the extensionWindshield wiper mounting arm and the pivot shaft
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Install the instrument panel by install or connect the following:
Instrument panelAt the left side, install the instrument panel cowl side boltInstrument panel cowl side nut on both sides3 upper instrument panel screwsElectrical connectors and the install the instrument panel defroster opening grilleParking brake switch electrical connectorWiring harness connectors on the left sideGround wire bolts on the left sideInstrument panel tunnel brace and the brace nutsClimate control head vacuum harness connectorInstall the tunnel brace trim cover.Door weatherstrip seals to the instrument panel on both sidesBulkhead connector and tighten the bolt on both sidesEATC hose at the evaporator housingGround wire bolts on the right sideAntenna connectorECS module electrical connector and the locking clipCowl side trim panels and the windshield side garnish moldings on both sidesFeed the wiring harness through the cowl and seat the wiring grommetRight side instrument panel lower insulator, connect the power point electrical connector, install the courtesy lamp to the socket and secure the insulator with pushpinsWiring harness from the cowlWiring harness to the evaporator caseRight front fender splash shield and the shield boltsRight front wheelEATC variable blower motor controller electrical connectorIn-line electrical harness connectorAir conditioning pressure cut-off switch electrical connectorBlower motor electrical connectorWindshield washer fluid reservoir and the reservoir screwLeft side bulkhead connector to the dash panelLeft side bulkhead connector and tighten the boltSpeed control servo and the servo nutsRight SRS module and torque the module-to-instrument panel bolts to 62-97 inch lbs. (7-11 Nm)Right SRS module electrical connectorGlove compartment isolatorGlove box doorHorn switch electrical connectorElectrical connector and install the left SRS moduleLeft SRS module-to-steering wheel bolts on both sides of the wheel, and torque the bolts to 90-122 inch lbs. (10-14 Nm)Rear airflow ductCarpetingFront seatsHeater hoses
- Refill the cooling system.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Operate the engine to normal operating temperature. Check the climate control operation and check for leaks.
Lincoln LS
Removal & Installation
- Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
- Drain the cooling system.
- Recover the A/C refrigerant.
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Remove or disconnect the following:
Negative battery cableHeater hose assemblyCabin air filter plenumThermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assemblyDriver-s side air bag moduleFloor console and A/C ductShift lever assembly, if equipped with automatic transmissionLeft and right instrument panel insulatorsLeft and right door sill scuff platesLeft and right door weatherstripsLeft and right A pillar lower trim panelsLeft and right windshield side garnish moldingsInstrument panel defroster opening grille assemblyInstrument panel cowl top screwsInstrument panel upper reinforcement boltsLeft and right instrument panel side finish panelsHood release handle and cableUpper right bulkhead electrical connectorRight instrument panel electrical connectorsPassenger side tunnel electrical connectorSteering column intermediate shaftLeft junction box electrical connectorsLeft instrument panel electrical connectorsIgnition shift interlock connector, if equipped4 instrument panel tunnel brace boltsLeft outer instrument panel cowl side cover and reinforcement boltLeft instrument panel cowl side bolt and nutRight instrument panel cowl side bolt and nutInstrument panelEvaporator housing electrical connectorCowl top attachment boltEvaporator housing attachment bolt3 evaporator nuts and washers in the engine compartmentRear seat floor ductsEvaporator core housingEvaporator core housing air inletBypass door harness connectorHeater core
To install:
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Install or connect the following:
Heater coreBypass door harness connectorEvaporator core housing air inletEvaporator core housingRear seat floor ducts3 evaporator nuts and washers in the engine compartmentEvaporator housing attachment boltCowl top attachment boltEvaporator housing electrical connectorInstrument panelInstrument panel cowl top screws. Tighten to 27 inch lbs. (3 Nm).Right instrument panel cowl side bolt and nut. Tighten the fasteners to 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm).Left instrument panel cowl side bolt and nut. Tighten the fasteners to 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm).Left outer instrument panel cowl side cover and reinforcement bolt. Tighten the bolt to 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm).Instrument panel upper reinforcement bolts. Tighten the bolts to 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm).4 instrument panel tunnel brace bolts. Tighten the bolts to 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm).Ignition shift interlock connector, if equippedLeft instrument panel electrical connectorsLeft junction box electrical connectorsSteering column intermediate shaft. Tighten the pinch bolt to 26 ft. lbs. (35 Nm).Passenger side tunnel electrical connectorRight instrument panel electrical connectorsUpper right bulkhead electrical connectorHood release handle and cableLeft and right instrument panel side finish panelsInstrument panel defroster opening grille assemblyLeft and right windshield side garnish moldingsLeft and right A pillar lower trim panelsLeft and right door weatherstripsLeft and right door sill scuff platesLeft and right instrument panel insulatorsShift lever assembly, if equipped with automatic transmissionFloor console and A/C ductDriver-s side air bag moduleThermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assemblyCabin air filter plenumHeater hose assemblyNegative battery cable
- Fill the cooling system.
- Recharge the A/C system.
- Start the engine and check for leaks.
Mark VIII
Removal And Installation
- Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
- Drain the cooling system.
- Recover the A/C refrigerant.
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Remove or disconnect the following:
Negative battery cableTransmission wiring harness at the transmission crossmemberLeft and right bulkhead electrical connectorsLeft air bag moduleSteering wheelLeft instrument panel close-out panelsLeft reinforcement braceLeft lower A/C ductSteering column electrical connectorsSteering column lower yoke pinch boltSteering columnInstrument panel center finish panelFloor console support bracketMobile phone and bracket, if equippedGear shift selector housingCenter console wiring harness connectorsMobile phone coaxial cable, if equippedCenter consoleRadioElectronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) moduleHeater outlet ductLeft and right door weatherstripsLeft and right cowl trim panelsLeft and right roof side inner front moldingsMobile phone speaker connector, if equippedInstrument panel defroster grilleWindshield wiper control module and bracketLeft wiring harness connectorsShift interlock cableRight instrument panel close-out panelGlove compartmentRight air bag moduleEATC sensor hoseClimate control vacuum harnessWiring harness in-line connectorRight cowl insulator panelRight wiring harness connectorsAntenna cableTransmission wiring harness grommetLeft instrument panel cowl side nutsInstrument panel center support nutsInstrument panel floor bracketRight instrument panel cowl side nutInstrument panel cowl top boltsInstrument panelA/C liquid lineA/C accumulator/drier and bracketVacuum supply hoseHeater hosesHeater outlet floor ductsEvaporator housing from the vehicleA/C blend door actuator13 evaporator case screwsHeater core cover screwsHeater core
To install:
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Install or connect the following:
Heater coreHeater core cover screws. Tighten the screws to 18-26 inch lbs. (2-3 Nm).13 evaporator case screws. Tighten the screws to 18-26 inch lbs. (2-3 Nm).A/C blend door actuatorEvaporator housing to the vehicle. Tighten the fasteners to 41-54 inch lbs. (5-6 Nm).Heater outlet floor ductsHeater hosesVacuum supply hoseA/C accumulator/drier and bracketA/C liquid lineInstrument panelInstrument panel cowl top bolts. Tighten the bolts to 54-70 inch lbs. (6-8 Nm).Right instrument panel cowl side nut. Tighten the nut to 40-52 ft. lbs. (54-72 Nm).Instrument panel floor bracket. Tighten the bolts to 20-24 ft. lbs. (26-34 Nm).Instrument panel center support nuts. Tighten the nuts to 96-120 inch lbs. (10-14 Nm).Left instrument panel cowl side nuts. Tighten the nuts to 40-52 ft. lbs. (54-72 Nm).Transmission wiring harness grommetAntenna cableRight wiring harness connectorsRight cowl insulator panelWiring harness in-line connectorClimate control vacuum harnessEATC sensor hoseRight air bag moduleGlove compartmentRight instrument panel close-out panelShift interlock cableLeft wiring harness connectorsWindshield wiper control module and bracketInstrument panel defroster grilleMobile phone speaker connector, if equippedLeft and right roof side inner front moldingsLeft and right cowl trim panelsLeft and right door weatherstripsHeater outlet ductElectronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) moduleRadioCenter consoleMobile phone coaxial cable, if equippedCenter console wiring harness connectorsGear shift selector housingMobile phone and bracket, if equippedFloor console support bracket. Tighten the bolts to 27 inch lbs. (3 Nm).Instrument panel center finish panelSteering column. Tighten the nuts to 24-34 ft. lbs. (34-46 Nm).Steering column lower yoke pinch bolt. Tighten the bolt to 22-30 ft. lbs. (30-40 Nm).Steering column electrical connectorsLeft lower A/C ductLeft reinforcement braceLeft instrument panel close-out panelsSteering wheel. Tighten the bolt to 25-34 ft. lbs. (34-46 Nm).Left air bag moduleLeft and right bulkhead electrical connectorsTransmission wiring harness at the transmission crossmemberNegative battery cable
- Fill the cooling system.
- Recharge the A/C system.
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Start the engine and check for leaks.
Fig. View of the heater core-Lincoln Mark VIII
Mustang
Removal And Installation
- Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
- Drain the cooling system.
- Recover the A/C refrigerant, if equipped.
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Remove or disconnect the following:
Negative battery cableRadioCD player, if equippedCenter consoleLeft front wheelLeft front inner fenderLeft bulkhead harness connectorLeft and right air bag modulesAntenna cable connectorClimate control vacuum harness connectorUpper right instrument panel support boltLeft and right scuff platesLeft and right A-pillar lower trim panelsLeft and right windshield side garnish moldingsLeft and right door weatherstripsRight main wire harness connectorsClimate control wire harness connectorInstrument panel steering column coverInstrument panel reinforcementSteering column intermediate shaftLeft main wiring harness connectorsGeneric Electronic Module (GEM) connectorsElectronic Crash Sensor (ECS) module connectorShift interlock cable, if equippedShifter assembly harness connector, if equippedTemperature control cable4 center instrument panel support boltsLeft instrument panel support bolt and nutRight instrument panel support boltInstrument panel upper finish panelUpper instrument panel support boltsInstrument panelHeater hosesVacuum supply hoseA/C accumulator/drierA/C liquid lineEvaporator housingFoam weather sealHeater core coverHeater core
Fig. Exploded view of the instrument panel, cover and reinforcement-Mustang
Fig. Exploded view of the instrument panel and related components-Mustang
Fig. Exploded view of the heater/air conditioning housing assembly-Mustang
Fig. Evaporator case interior fasteners-Mustang
Fig. Evaporator case screw-Mustang
Fig. Evaporator case under-hood nuts-Mustang
To install:
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Install or connect the following:
Heater coreHeater core coverFoam weather sealEvaporator housing. Tighten the fasteners to 71 inch lbs. (8 Nm).A/C liquid lineA/C accumulator/drierVacuum supply hoseHeater hosesInstrument panelUpper instrument panel support bolts. Tighten the bolts to 80 inch lbs. (9 Nm).Instrument panel upper finish panelRight instrument panel support bolt. Tighten the bolt to 80 inch lbs. (9 Nm).Left instrument panel support bolt and nut. Tighten the bolt to 80 inch lbs. (9 Nm) and the nut to 35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm).4 center instrument panel support bolts. Tighten the bolts to 80 inch lbs. (9 Nm).Temperature control cableShifter assembly harness connector, if equippedShift interlock cable, if equippedECS module connectorGEM connectorsLeft main wiring harness connectorsSteering column intermediate shaft. Tighten the pinch bolt to 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm).Instrument panel reinforcement. Tighten the screws to 80 inch lbs. (9 Nm).Instrument panel steering column cover. Tighten the screws to 80 inch lbs. (9 Nm).Climate control wire harness connectorRight main wire harness connectorsLeft and right door weatherstripsLeft and right windshield side garnish moldingsLeft and right A-pillar lower trim panelsLeft and right scuff platesUpper right instrument panel support bolt. Tighten the bolt to 80 inch lbs. (9 Nm).Climate control vacuum harness connectorAntenna cable connectorLeft and right air bag modulesLeft bulkhead harness connectorLeft front inner fenderLeft front wheelCenter consoleCD player, if equippedRadioNegative battery cable
- Fill the cooling system.
- Recharge the A/C system.
- Start the engine and check for leaks.
Taurus And Sable
Removal And Installation
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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
CAUTIONAfter disconnecting the negative battery cable, wait for at least 1 minute for the SRS or air bag module to deplete its energy.
- Place the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
- Lock the steering column.
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Remove or disconnect the following:
SRS bolt covers from both sides of the steering wheelSRS module-to-steering wheel boltsSRS module and disconnect the electrical connectorSteering wheel bolt and discard it
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Press the steering wheel from the steering column.
Lower steering column shaft bolt2 lower instrument panel cover-to-instrument panel screws and unsnap the lower cover from the instrument panel
- Turn ignition switch to the RUN position
- Insert a 1 / 8 in. (3mm) wire or pin punch in the lower steering column shroud hole, under the ignition switch; then, press on the pin while pulling out on the ignition switch lock cylinder and remove it from the steering column lock cylinder housing.
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Remove or disconnect the following:
3 steering column shroud screws and the shroudsShift control selector lever bootGearshift lever pin from the manual control lever and remove the leverWiring connector at the bottom of the steering column and remove the wiring from the column, (if equipped with an overdrive lockout switch on the manual control lever)Electrical connectorsMulti-function switch screws and move it asideShift indicator cable from the shifter tubeShifter indicator-to-column adjustment cable screwInterlock cable and actuator (if equipped with a column shift)4 steering column-to-instrument panel bracket nuts and steering columnPush pins and the lower instrument cover from the instrument panel reinforcement (at the passenger-s side)Console finish panel
- Under the steering column, 2 instrument panel brace screws, the courtesy lamp socket, the 2 Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) screws and the instrument panel brace.
- If not equipped with an Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC), disconnect the electrical connectors and the vacuum harness from the evaporator housing and the blower motor.
- If equipped with an Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC), remove the sensor hose/elbow and disconnect the electrical harness connectors and the vacuum hose harness from the evaporator housing.
- Insert the Radio Removing tools 415-001into the integrated control panel faceplate; then, push the tools in approximately 1 1 / 2 in. (38mm) to release the retaining clips. Spread the tools slightly and pull the integrated control panel from the instrument panel.
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Remove or disconnect the following:
Electrical connectors and the automatic temperature control sensor hose and elbow, if equipped6 console center finish panel screws and the panel, (if equipped with a floor shift)4 instrument panel finish panel screws and panel, located at the right side of the steering column, (if equipped with a column shift)Instrument cluster finish panel-to-instrument panel clips and pull the finish panel straight out4 instrument cluster-to-instrument panel screws, the electrical connectors and the instrument clusterUpper finish panel (located at the top of the instrument panel)Light sensor amplifier connector, (if equipped with an autolamp)Instrument panel finish end panels on both sides of the instrument panelFront scuff plates and pull the door weatherstrip away from the instrument panel (on both sides of the instrument panel)3 instrument panel-to-upper cowl top panel screws2 screws at each end of the instrument panelInstrument panel electrical connectors and the parking brake switchInstrument panel
- Drain the cooling system into a clean container for reuse
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Remove or disconnect the following:
WARNINGDo not attempt to bend any part of the lever, for it is brittle and will break.
Heater hoses from the heater core and plug the openings4 air conditioning electronic blend door actuator-to-heater/air conditioning housing assembly screws and the actuatorMetal cover, disengage the spring from the heater core cover and from the leverGently, depress the locking ramp and remove the lever from the secondary air temperature control door end
- Rotate the primary air conditioning air temperature control door shaft downward, swing the metal link counterclockwise and remove it from the pin.
- Remove the 3 heater core cover-to-heater/air conditioning housing assembly screws, the cover and the seal.
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Press on the heater core tubes and remove the heater core from the heater/air conditioning housing assembly.
Fig. Remove the instrument panel insulator from the instrument panel reinforcement-Taurus and Sable
Fig. Manual air conditioning/heater equipped vehicles disconnection points-Taurus and Sable
Fig. EATC equipped vehicles disconnection points-Taurus and Sable
Fig. On floor shift vehicles, remove the console center finish panel-Taurus and Sable
Fig. On floor shift vehicles, remove the finish panel from around the integrated control panel-Taurus and Sable
Fig. If equipped with autolamps, detach the light sensor amplifier-Taurus and Sable
Fig. Unsnap the upper finish panel from the instrument panel-Taurus and Sable
Fig. Remove the instrument panel finish end panel-Taurus and Sable
Fig. Detach the electrical connectors-Taurus and Sable
Fig. Instrument panel-to-cowl panel mounting-Taurus and Sable
Fig. Remove the 4 blend door actuator retaining screws-Taurus and Sable
Fig. Secondary air temperature door connections-Taurus and Sable
Fig. Exploded view of the SRS module and the steering wheel assembly-Taurus and Sable
Fig. View of the integrated control panel-Taurus and Sable
Fig. Exploded view of the instrument panel-Taurus and Sable
Fig. View of the temperature control mechanism-Taurus and Sable
Fig. Exploded view of the heater core-Taurus and Sable
To install:
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Install or connect the following:
WARNINGDo not use excessive force when installing the radio, the retaining clips can become damaged.
Heater core to the heater/air conditioning housing assemblyHeater core cover, the seal and the 3 heater core cover-to-heater/air conditioning housing assembly screwsLever to the secondary air conditioning air temperature control door endSpring to the lever, engage the spring to the heater core cover and install the metal coverAir conditioning electronic blend door actuator and the 4 actuator-to-heater/air conditioning housing assembly screwsHeater hoses to the heater coreInstrument panel with the help of an assistantInstrument panel electrical connectors and the parking brake switch2 screws at each end of the instrument panel with the help of an assistant3 instrument panel-to-upper cowl top panel screwsFront scuff plates and the door weatherstrip (on both sides of the instrument panel)Instrument panel finish end panels (on both sides of the instrument panel)Electrical connector to the light sensor amplifier (if equipped with an autolamp)Upper finish panel (at the top of the instrument panel)Instrument cluster, electrical connectors and the 4 instrument cluster-to-instrument panel screwsInstrument cluster finish panel and engage the finish panel-to-instrument panel clipsInstrument panel finish panel and 4 panel screws, located at the right side of the steering column (if equipped with a column shift)Console center finish panel and the 6 panel screws (if equipped with a floor shift)Electrical connectors and the automatic temperature control sensor hose and elbow, if equippedIntegrated control panel faceplate
Sensor hose/elbow, the electrical harness connectors and the vacuum hose harness to the evaporator housing (if equipped with an Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC)Connect the electrical connectors and the vacuum harness to the evaporator housing and the blower motor (if not equipped with an EATC)Instrument panel brace and the 2 Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) screwsCourtesy lamp socket and install the 2 instrument panel brace screwsConsole finish panel (if equipped with a floor shift)Lower instrument cover to the instrument panel reinforcement (located on the passenger-s side)Steering column and torque the 4 steering column-to-instrument panel bracket nuts to 10-13 ft. lbs. (13-17 Nm)Interlock cable and actuator (if equipped with a column shift)Shifter indicator-to-column adjustment cable screwShift indicator cable to the shifter tubeMulti-function switch and the screwsElectrical connectorsWiring connector at the bottom of the steering column and install the wiring to the column (if equipped with an overdrive lockout switch on the manual control lever)Gearshift lever and the lever pin to the manual control lever3 steering column shroud screws and the shroudsIgnition switch to the steering column lock cylinder housingLower instrument panel cover and the 2 lower cover-to-instrument panel screwsLower steering column shaft bolt and torque it to 17-20 ft. lbs. (22-26 Nm)Steering wheel to the steering columnNew steering wheel bolt and torque it to 26-33 ft. lbs. (34-46 Nm)SRS module and connect the electrical connectorSRS module-to-steering wheel bolts and torque the bolts to 89-123 inch lbs. (10-14 Nm)SRS bolt coversNegative battery cable
- Fill the cooling system.
- Operate the engine to normal operating temperatures; then, check the climate control operation and check for leaks.
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