Section 12-03A: Air Conditioning System, Manual A/C-Heater | 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco, F-Super Duty Motorhome Chassis Workshop Manual |
Temperature Control Cable
Removal
| Description | Tool Number |
|---|---|
| Temperature Control Cable Removal Tool | T94P-18532-A |
Disconnect battery ground cable.
Release glove box to gain access to the A/C temperature cable (19988) at the heater air plenum chamber (18471).
Release the retaining tab on the A/C temperature cable and lift the cable off the heater air plenum chamber.
Remove the trim strip above the A/C control (19980) and glove compartment area.
Remove two screws retaining the center finish trim panel to the instrument panel (04320).
Remove the center finish trim panel.
Remove four screws retaining the A/C control to the instrument panel.
Pull the A/C control from the instrument panel far enough to gain access to the back of the A/C control.
Remove the hardshell electrical connectors from the heater blower motor switch (18578) and the function control switch.
Pull temperature control knob (18519) off A/C control.
Remove one screw retaining the A/C temperature control bracket (19D816) to the A/C control.
Rotate the A/C temperature control bracket and remove from A/C control.
Insert Temperature Control Cable Removal Tool T94P-18532-A on A/C temperature cable to release two of three locking tabs. Use a small flat-bladed screwdriver to release the third locking tab and remove A/C temperature cable from A/C temperature control bracket by pulling directly from A/C temperature control bracket.
Remove A/C temperature control bracket from vehicle, paying particular attention to routing of cable to aid in installation.
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19988 | A/C Temperature Cable |
| 2 | 18471 | Heater Air Plenum Chamber |
| 3 | 56950-S2 | Screw |
| 4 | 18C581 | A/C Plenum Vacuum Harness |
| 5 | 18C433 | Heater Outlet Floor Duct |
| 6 | 45261-S2 | J-Nut |
| 7 | 01610 | Dash Panel |
| 8 | 56956-S2 | Screw |
| 9 | N801969-S2 | Nut |
| A | — | Tighten to 2.5-3.0 Nm (22-27 Lb-In) |
Installation
NOTE: All temperature control components are shipped from the factory in a full warm position and must remain in this position until fully installed. In addition, all existing components must be set in a full warm position before any installation can be attempted.
Route A/C temperature cable in the same manner as cable removed.
Install A/C temperature cable on heater air plenum chamber by aligning locating tab on the A/C temperature cable with locating position on heater air plenum chamber. Make sure the temperature blend door actuator post is aligned within the cable head cam.
Push A/C temperature cable over temperature control door cam until an audible click is heard indicating engagement. If a click is not heard, it will be necessary to visually ensure cable is fully seated in position.
Position temperature control in full warm position. Install A/C temperature cable on A/C temperature control bracket and push until an audible click is heard.
Install A/C temperature control bracket on A/C control and rotate into position.
Install screw retaining A/C temperature control bracket to A/C control.
Connect electrical hardshell connectors to heater blower motor switch and function control switch.
Install A/C control into instrument panel opening.
Install four screws retaining A/C control to instrument panel.
Install center finish trim panel around A/C control.
Install two screws retaining center finish trim panel to instrument panel.
Install trim strip above A/C control and glove compartment area (push on).
Install temperature control knob.
Rotate temperature control knob and check for proper operation of temperature control components.
Attach glove compartment.
NOTE: When the battery (10655) has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may have to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
Connect the battery ground cable.