Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln Navigator and 2005 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Navigator

Disconnect the negative battery cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Detach and position the switch housing aside.

Fig 1: Detaching Switch Housing
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Detach the shift lever cover.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Fig 2: Detaching Shift Lever Cover
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Remove the center console trim panel.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Disengage the four clips.
3. Remove the center console trim panel.
Fig 3: Removing Center Console Trim Panel
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Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the screws.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
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Remove the center instrument panel finish panel.
1. Open the audio unit cover to the full open position.
2. Disengage the four clips.
  - Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Fig 5: Disengaging Center Instrument Panel Finish Panel
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Expedition

Apply the parking brake and place the gear selector in (1).
Disconnect the negative battery cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the screws and the instrument cluster finish panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Fig 6: Removing Screws And Instrument Cluster Finish Panel
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All vehicles

NOTE: Navigator shown, Expedition similar.

Fig 7: Removing Screws And Climate Control Assembly

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Remove the screws and the climate control assembly.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.