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Overhead Console: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
  2. Using a suitable screwdriver, detach the interior lamp from the overhead console.
    Fig 1: Detaching Interior Lamp From Overhead Console Using Suitable Screwdriver
    G03194870Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the interior lamp.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors And Removing Interior Lamp
    G03194871Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Vehicles With Manual Roof Opening Panel 

  5. Remove the roof opening panel regulator handle.
    Fig 3: Removing Roof Opening Panel Regulator Handle
    G03194872Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the overhead console.
    Fig 4: Removing Overhead Console
    G03194873Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Vehicles With Power Roof Opening Panel 

    CAUTION: To avoid damage, the overhead console trim panel must only be pulled downwards enough to detach the retaining clips.
  8. Detach the overhead console trim panel from the overhead console.
    1. Using a suitable screwdriver, detach the front retaining clips.
    2. Pull the overhead console trim panel downwards to detach the side retaining clips.
    3. Push the overhead console trim panel forwards to detach the rear retaining clips.
      Fig 5: Detaching Front Retaining Clips Using Suitable Screwdriver
      G03194874Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the overhead console trim panel.
    • Disconnect the power roof opening panel control switch electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Removing Overhead Console Trim Panel
    G03194875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Detach the overhead console from the roof panel.
    • Remove the retaining screws.
      Fig 7: Detaching Overhead Console From Roof Panel
      G03194876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the overhead console.
    1. Detach the front retaining clips.
    2. Detach the side retaining clips.
    3. Push the overhead console forwards to detach the rear retaining clips.
      Fig 8: Removing Overhead Console
      G03194877Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.