This is the Second Removal of this Dash. I knew much better in which order to remove parts. Model Years 2013 - 2020 all must have the doors removed in order to removed that long Dash Bolt. Some other details may differ just a little.
I guess second time is a charm ? 2 months ago I replaced the evaporator core in my 2016 Fusion, the job is not for the faint of heart. The worse part of the job to me is the removing of the doors, really a dumb design. I was able to just remove the clips on the cowl and remove the 2 bolts without taking the wiper arms off. The one take away I tool from the job, I would mark all the wiring harnesses better than I did. My 2016 is a Titanium and after the dash went back in there was one empty connector, I was worried about it but everything worked after, I think it was for the heated steering wheel, my car does not have that option. After watching a few videos on this, your method seems to be the right one, taking off most of the things you can before removal, like steering column and other stuff. I also replaced the heater core and blend door actuators when in there. I hopefully won't have to do another one, but if I did I definitely have it streamlined if needed. I may try another evaporator core in the future, but if its a ford model that requires door removal, no thanks. I think you did a great job on the video !
Hi @kevinoutdoors8504 Unfortunately, my friend, the heater box comes out with the dash. There is a "Dash Frame" (3/4" square tubing, guessing at the size) that "encases" the heater box. The entire assembly comes out on the floor then you remove the Dash Fascia, wiring harness, some more stupid duct work then the heater box can be separated from the square tubing frame. It's a stupid design. I'd put this engineer and the end of the line of all the other dumb ones. Line them all up then kick the square in the nuts. LOL
I"m tryin to think where that evaporator temperature sensor was. Hmmmmm. Refresh my memory? Here's the longer version. I show the Dash Assembly on the floor and disassembled. Maybe you can find the Temp Sensor in here some where and find some helpful information. Good Luck My Friend!!! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-px8BQzfK1AA.html
