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purduecmpe
03-28-2010, 08:20 PM
Howdy All,

I found some great repair instructions for my EATC (Climate control panel in dash) on here. Only problem is, I cant for the life of me figure out how to remove the trim around the EATC without damaging it. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated. I adore my MM and dont want any nicks or scratches on the interior...

THANKS!
GO PURDUE!
FordNut
03-28-2010, 08:22 PM
Start at the passenger's side and gradually work your way over. It pops right off. Then there are 4 screws.
DJCV
03-29-2010, 04:32 AM
...And disconnect (unclip & pull-out) the harnesses connected to the trim panel along the way.
fastblackmerc
03-29-2010, 05:14 AM
...And disconnect (unclip & pull-out) the harnesses connected to the trim panel along the way.

Disconnect the rear defroster switch and the clock, if you have an '03, after you loosen the trim panel.
RF Overlord
03-29-2010, 07:43 AM
^^^what they said^^^

The only tool needed is a small (5/16?) nutdriver to remove the 4 screws around the module once the trim has been pulled off.
purduecmpe
03-29-2010, 08:42 AM
Is there anyway to get the trim around the EATC off without taking the passenger side trim off?
CBT
03-29-2010, 09:24 AM
Is there anyway to get the trim around the EATC off without taking the passenger side trim off?
Huh? It's all one piece.
CBT
03-29-2010, 09:25 AM
I didn't even disconnect my defrost switch, just swing the trim-piece over and let it lean against the driver seat.
purduecmpe
03-29-2010, 09:31 AM
Oh it looks from the outside like the trim around the eatc is separate... Guess it is one piece.
CBT
03-29-2010, 09:44 AM
Oh it looks from the outside like the trim around the eatc is separate... Guess it is one piece.
Do you have a putty knife?
bob6364
03-29-2010, 10:04 AM
Do you have a putty knife?

Here he goes with the sex toys again :rolleyes:
SC Cheesehead
03-29-2010, 10:21 AM
Do you have a putty knife?

That's what she said...:Offtopic:
CBT
03-29-2010, 11:06 AM
The putty knife is for popping the trim....nevermind, there is no way to not make this sound dirty.:rolleyes:
SILVERSURFER03
03-29-2010, 11:10 AM
Remove 4 7mm screws and pull out you will need a 10mm deep socket to remove vacumn lines ....then reverse to install
purduecmpe
03-30-2010, 06:00 PM
Thanks everyone for the lols and help! Can anyone spare 4 -007 silicon orings or tell me a good store to purchase them?
FordNut
03-30-2010, 06:11 PM
I think I used #008 EPDM, working just fine.
purduecmpe
03-30-2010, 06:37 PM
Whered ya get em?
4play
03-30-2010, 06:39 PM
Fap Fap Fap FapFap Faaaaahhhhap.... somebody say Putty knife?
fastblackmerc
03-30-2010, 07:16 PM
Thanks everyone for the lols and help! Can anyone spare 4 -007 silicon orings or tell me a good store to purchase them?

I have o-rings, PM me your address.