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Instrument Panel: Installation

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    NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, the aid of an assistant is required when positioning the instrument panel to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are correctly routed when installing the instrument panel or damage to the components may occur.
  1. Install the instrument panel.
    • Install, but do not tighten, the 4 instrument panel side bolts.
  2. Install the 3 instrument panel upper cowl bolts.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  3. Install the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft. For additional information, refer to WIPER MOUNTING ARM AND PIVOT SHAFT .
  4. Install the cowl panel cover. For additional information, refer to COWL PANEL GRILLE .
  5. Tighten the 4 instrument panel side bolts.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
  6. Install the 4 instrument panel center brace bolts.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  7. Connect the antenna cable in-line connector.
  8. Connect the 2 electrical connectors at the RH side of the instrument panel.
    Fig 1: Locating Electrical Connectors
    G06099794Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the SJB  .
    • Install the SJB  .
    • Install the SJB  lower bolts.
    • Connect the wiring harness pin-type retainers.
      Fig 2: Locating SJB Lower Bolts
      G06099793Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Connect the electrical connectors to the SJB  .
    Fig 3: Locating Smart Junction Box
    G06099792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the selector lever assembly and the 4 selector assembly bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  12. If equipped, install the 4WD  control module and bracket onto the selector lever assembly.
  13. Connect the selector lever electrical connector.
  14. Install the wiring harness pin-type retainers to the selector lever assembly.

    Vehicles with automatic transmission 

  15. Install the selector lever cable to the selector lever assembly.
    • Install the selector lever cable to the selector lever housing.
    • Connect the selector lever cable end to the selector lever.

    Vehicles with manual transmission 

  16. Install the shift cables to the gear shift lever assembly.
    • Install the shift cable retaining clips to the shift cables.
    • Connect the shift cable ends to the gear shift lever.

    All vehicles 

  17. Connect the LH RCM  electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Locating RCM Electrical Connector
    G06099790Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the RCM  access cover and scrivet.
    Fig 5: Locating Restraints Control Module (RCM) Access Cover
    G06099789Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Slide the steering column intermediate shaft down onto the coupling and install a new steering column intermediate shaft-to-coupling bolt.
    • Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
      Fig 6: Locating Steering Column Intermediate Shaft-To-Coupling Bolt
      G06099788Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Secure the steering column intermediate shaft access cover and weather shield.
    Fig 7: Locating Steering Column Intermediate Shaft
    G06099787Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the hood release and parking brake release handle and bolts.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  22. Connect the main steering module electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Locating Main Steering Module Electrical Connector
    G06099786Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Connect the 2 electrical connectors at the LH side of the instrument panel.
    Fig 9: Locating Electrical Connectors
    G06099785Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the RH and LH instrument panel side finish panels.
    • Make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the instrument panel.
  25. Install the steering column opening trim panel.
    • Make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the instrument panel.
  26. Install the RH and LH lower cowl trim panels.
    • Make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the instrument panel.
  27. Install the RH and LH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
  28. Install the RH and LH front door opening scuff plates and the 4 pin-type retainers.
    • Make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the body.
  29. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING WHEEL .
  30. Install the floor console. For additional information, refer to CONSOLE - FLOOR .
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