How to replace the air conditioner panel?

1992 FORD TEMPO
204,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LADYGANGSTA17
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It's broken and I need to find out how much the part costs and how to replace it.
May 27, 2022 at 4:08 PM
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The part will be obsolete so you will need to find a used one from a wrecking yard. Here is how to replace the panel in the diagrams below:

1. On models equipped with airbags, disarm airbag system as described under MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG SYSTEM DISARMING.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove console finish panel by prying at bottom edge to disengage retainers.
3. Remove module to console attaching screws, then pull module outward and disconnect electrical connector.
4. Remove module from console.
5. Reverse procedure to install.
6. On models equipped with airbags, rearm airbag system as described under MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG SYSTEM DISARMING.

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find.
May 28, 2022 at 10:48 AM
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LADYGANGSTA17
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I need the buttons that go in the dashboard of the car, mine are broken.
May 28, 2022 at 1:53 PM
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