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Instrument Panel: Installation

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
    NOTE: Two technicians are necessary to carry out this step.
  1. Install the instrument panel.
  2. Install the upper instrument panel support bolts.
    Fig 1: Installing Upper Instrument Panel Support Bolts
    G01628964Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the instrument panel defroster grille.
    Fig 2: Installing Instrument Panel Defroster Grille
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  4. Install the RH instrument panel support bolt.
    Fig 3: Installing RH Instrument Panel Support Bolt
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  5. Install the LH instrument panel support bolt and nut.
    Fig 4: Installing LH Instrument Panel Support Bolt And Nut
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  6. Install the four center instrument panel support bolts.
    Fig 5: Installing Four Center Instrument Panel Support Bolts
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    7. NOTE: This step is being carried out through the audio unit opening.
    Fig 6: Installing Temperature Control Cable To Blend Door
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  7. Install the temperature control cable to the blend door.
  8. If equipped, connect the shifter assembly electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Connecting Shifter Assembly Electrical Connector
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  9. Install the audio unit. For additional information, refer to AUDIO .
  10. If equipped, connect the shift interlock assembly to the selector lever.
    1. Position the shift interlock assembly.
    2. Connect the shift interlock cable.
    3. Install the R-clip.
    4. Install the screw.
    Fig 8: Connecting Shift Interlock Assembly To Selector Lever
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  11. Connect the ECS module electrical connector.
    1. Connect the ECS module electrical connector.
    2. Engage the locking tab.
    Fig 9: Connecting ECS Module Electrical Connector
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  12. Connect the GEM electrical connectors.
    Fig 10: Connecting GEM Electrical Connectors
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  13. Connect the LH main wiring harness electrical connectors.
    Fig 11: Connecting LH Main Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
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  14. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
    1. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
    2. Install the pinch bolt.
    Fig 12: Connecting Intermediate Shaft To Steering Column
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  15. Install the instrument panel reinforcement.
    1. Position the instrument panel reinforcement.
    2. Install the screws.
    Fig 13: Installing Instrument Panel Reinforcement
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  16. Install the instrument panel steering column cover.
    1. Position the instrument panel steering column cover.
    2. Install the screws.
    Fig 14: Installing Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover
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  17. Connect climate control wiring harness connector.
    Fig 15: Connecting Climate Control Wiring Harness Connector
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  18. Connect the RH main harness electrical connectors.
    Fig 16: Connecting RH Main Harness Electrical Connectors
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  19. Install the LH and RH door weatherstrips.
  20. Install the LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings.
    • If equipped with a convertible top, install the pin-type retainers.
    Fig 17: Installing LH And RH Windshield Side Garnish Mouldings
    G01628980Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the LH and RH A-pillar lower trim panels.
    1. Position the LH and RH A-pillar lower trim panels.
    2. Install the pin-type retainers.
    Fig 18: Installing LH And RH A-Pillar Lower Trim Panels
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  22. Install the LH and RH scuff plates.
    Fig 19: Installing LH And RH Scuff Plates
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  23. Open the glove compartment.
  24. Connect the antenna in-line connector.
    Fig 20: Connecting Antenna In-Line Connector
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  25. Install the upper RH instrument panel support bolt.
    Fig 21: Installing Upper RH Instrument Panel Support Bolt
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  26. Connect the climate control vacuum harness connector.
    Fig 22: Connecting Climate Control Vacuum Harness Connector
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  27. Install the floor console. For additional information, refer to FLOOR CONSOLE .
  28. Remove the LH front wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  29. Insert the bulkhead electrical connector into the dash panel.
    Fig 23: Inserting Bulkhead Electrical Connector Into Dash Panel
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  30. Connect the bulkhead electrical connector.
    1. Connect the bulkhead electrical connector.
    2. Tighten the bolt.
    Fig 24: Connecting Bulkhead Electrical Connector
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  31. Install the LH front splash shield.
    1. Position the LH front splash shield.
    2. Install the screws.
    3. Install the pin-type retainers.
    Fig 25: Installing LF Splash Shield
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  32. Install the LH front wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  33. Install the passenger air bag module. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  34. Install the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
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