Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable
1. Using Metra's 86-5618, pull the factory
radio/climate control panel from the
dash. (Figure A)
2. Disconnect the audio system
connectors, blower motor switch
connector, vacuum hose harness, A/C
damper door switch connector, and
potentiometer connector.
3. Remove the panel.
4. Turn the factory climate control dials
into a vertical position and pull the dials
off. (Figure B, 1)
5. Remove (2) 5/16" hex head screws
securing the temperature and fan
control switches and remove the
switches.
6. Unclip the climate control switch and
remove the switch. (Figure B, 2)
7. Mount the switches to the back of the
integrated mounting kit with (2) #8 x
3/8" Phillips pan-head screws supplied.
(Figure C, 1)
8. Holding the climate control dials in a
vertical position insert the dials onto
the posts of the mounted switches and
secure. (Figure C, 2)
Continued to kit preparation
Dash Disassembly 99-5717
2004-2007
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
(Figure C)
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