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Instrument Panel: Removal

    WARNING: The backup power supply energy must be depleted before any air bag component repair is performed. To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait one minute.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait one minute for the backup power supply to be depleted.
  2. Remove the floor console; refer to CONSOLE-FLOOR .
  3. Remove the screw from the center instrument panel finish panel.
    Fig 1: Removing Screw From Center Instrument Panel Finish Panel
    G01374119Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Pull the center instrument panel finish panel straight out from the instrument panel reinforcement (04545), Coupe only.
    Fig 2: Pulling Center Instrument Panel
    G01374120Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If equipped, disconnect the power point socket electrical connectors and remove the center instrument panel finish panel.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Power Point Socket Electrical Connectors
    G01374121Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the pushpins and the LH and RH control box side covers (04541).
    Fig 4: Removing Pushpins And LH And RH Control Box Side Covers
    G01374122Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the radio antenna lead-in cable from the instrument panel reinforcement.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Radio Antenna Lead-In Cable
    G01374123Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the radio antenna lead-in cable.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Radio Antenna Lead-In Cable
    G01374124Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. If equipped, remove the screws from the transmission control selector dial bezel (7D443).
    Fig 7: Removing Screws
    G01374125Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. If equipped, position the transmission control selector dial bezel sideways.
    Fig 8: Positioning Transmission Control Selector Dial Bezel Sideways
    G01374126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the bolt from the powertrain control module (PCM) electrical connector and position aside.
    Fig 9: Removing Bolt
    G01374127Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the two rear side PCM bracket nuts.
    Fig 10: Removing The Two Rear Side PCM Bracket Nuts
    G01374128Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the PCM bracket bolts and remove the PCM and bracket as an assembly.
    Fig 11: Removing PCM Bracket Bolts
    G01374129Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. NOTE: Rotate the temperature control switch to the cool position.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Heater Temperature Cable
    G01374130Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the heater temperature cable.
  15. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
  16. Position the hood latch control handle and cable (16916) aside.
    1. Loosen the nut.
    2. Position the hood latch control handle and cable aside.
    Fig 13: Positioning Hood Latch Control Handle And Cable Aside
    G01374131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the screw and release the instrument panel steering column cover (04459).
    • Disconnect the luggage compartment lid release switch electrical connector.
    Fig 14: Removing The Screw
    G01374132Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the light switch rheostat resistor electrical connector and remove the instrument panel steering column cover, Coupe only.
    • Disconnect the luggage compartment lid release switch electrical connector.
    Fig 15: Disconnecting Luggage Compartment Lid Release Switch Electrical Connector
    G01374133Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the screws and the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
    Fig 16: Removing Screws And The Upper And Lower Steering Column Shrouds
    G01374134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the steering column bracket bolts and lower the steering column.
    Fig 17: Removing Steering Column Bracket Bolts
    G01374135Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove both front door scuff plates (13208).
    Fig 18: Remove Both Front Door Scuff Plates
    G01374136Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the pushpins from each cowl side trim panel (02344) and remove the panels.
    Fig 19: Removing Pushpins From Each Cowl Side Trim Panel
    G01374137Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Disconnect the interior fuse junction panel electrical connector.
  24. Disconnect the in-line electrical connector located on the LH side of the lower instrument panel reinforcement.
    Fig 20: Disconnecting In-Line Electrical Connector
    G01374138Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the passenger side air bag module (044A74); refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  26. Disconnect the vacuum line harness connector.
    Fig 21: Disconnecting Vacuum Line Harness Connector
    G01374139Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Disconnect the in-line electrical connector located on the RH side of the lower instrument panel reinforcement.
    Fig 22: Disconnecting In-Line Electrical Connector
    G01374140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Disconnect the blower motor resistor electrical connector.
  29. Unclip both instrument panel end panels (04334).
    Fig 23: Unclipping Both Instrument Panel End Panels
    G01374141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the LH and RH upper and lower instrument panel attachment bolts.
    Fig 24: Removing LH And RH Upper And Lower Instrument Panel Attachment Bolts
    G01374142Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove both LH and RH lower instrument panel reinforcement bolts.
    Fig 25: Removing Both LH And RH Lower Instrument Panel Reinforcement Bolts
    G01374143Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the cover and the upper instrument panel reinforcement bolt.
    Fig 26: Removing Cover And Upper Instrument Panel Reinforcement Bolt
    G01374144Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Pull the instrument panel slightly away from the mounting position and disconnect the main electrical wiring connectors located on the LH side of the instrument panel.
  34. Remove the instrument panel (04320).
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