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Instrument Panel: Removal

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
  1. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  2. Lower the glove compartment.
    • Depress the retaining tabs to lower the glove compartment.
  3. Disconnect the antenna in-line connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Antenna In-Line Connector
    G03427216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the RH instrument panel reinforcement bolt.
    Fig 2: Removing RH Instrument Panel Reinforcement Bolt
    G03427217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Close the glove compartment.
  6. Remove the utility compartment.
    1. Remove the four two part pin-type retainers.
    2. Remove the utility compartment.
      • If equipped, disconnect the power point electrical connector.
        Fig 3: Removing Pin-Type Retainers And Utility Compartment
        G03427218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. If equipped, disconnect and release the video system console electrical connectors.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Video System Console Electrical Connectors
    G03427219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. If equipped, disconnect the remote keyless entry (RKE) module electrical connector located on the instrument panel center support.
  9. Remove the LH and RH scuff plates.
    Fig 5: Removing LH And RH Scuff Plates
    G03427220Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Position the LH and RH front door weatherstrip seals aside.
    Fig 6: Positioning LH And RH Front Door Weatherstrip Seals Aside
    G03427221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar lower trim panels.
    Fig 7: Removing LH And RH A-Pillar Lower Trim Panels
    G03427222Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the RH ground bolts.
    Fig 8: Removing RH Ground Bolts
    G03427223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. If equipped, remove LH and RH instrument panel lower insulators.
  14. Remove the instrument panel lower steering column opening cover.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the instrument panel lower steering column opening cover.
      Fig 9: Removing Instrument Panel Lower Steering Column Opening Cover
      G03427224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the instrument panel opening cover reinforcement.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the instrument panel opening cover reinforcement.
      Fig 10: Removing Instrument Panel Opening Cover Reinforcement
      G03427225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the LH wiring harness electrical connectors.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting LH Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    G03427226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the restraint control module (RCM) electrical connector.
    1. Release the locking clip.
    2. Disconnect the RCM electrical connector.
      Fig 12: Disconnecting RCM Electrical Connector
      G03427227Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the automatic transmission shift cable.
    1. Disconnect the cable from the steering column shift tube lever.
    2. Disconnect the cable from the steering column bracket.
      Fig 13: Disconnecting Automatic Transmission Shift Cable
      G03427228Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
    1. Remove the pinch bolt.
    2. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
      Fig 14: Separating Intermediate Shaft From Steering Column
      G03427229Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Disconnect the climate control harness electrical connector.
    Fig 15: Disconnecting Climate Control Harness Electrical Connector
    G03427230Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the climate control vacuum harness connector.
    Fig 16: Disconnecting Climate Control Vacuum Harness Connector
    G03427231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Disconnect the fuse junction panel electrical connectors.
    Fig 17: Disconnecting Fuse Junction Panel Electrical Connectors
    G03427232Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the LH instrument panel reinforcement bolt.
    Fig 18: Removing LH Instrument Panel Reinforcement Bolt
    G03427233Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the four instrument panel center support bolts.
    Fig 19: Removing Four Instrument Panel Center Support Bolts
    G03427234Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the instrument panel defroster opening grille.
    • If equipped, disconnect the sunload sensor electrical connector.
      Fig 20: Removing Instrument Panel Defroster Opening Grille
      G03427235Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the cowl top bolts
    Fig 21: Removing Cowl Top Bolts
    G03427236Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the RH cowl side bolts.
    Fig 22: Removing RH Cowl Side Bolts
    G03427237Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the LH cowl side bolts.
    Fig 23: Removing LH Cowl Side Bolts
    G03427238Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    29. NOTE: Two technicians are required to carry out this step.
  29. Remove the instrument panel.
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