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Instrument Panel: Installation

  1. NOTE: This step requires an assistant. Install the instrument panel.
  2. Install the LH instrument panel cowl side bolts.
    Fig 1: Installing LH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolts With Torque Specification
    G03911695Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the lower RH instrument panel cowl side bolt.
    Fig 2: Installing Lower RH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolt With Torque Specification
    G03911696Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the upper RH instrument panel cowl side bolt.
    Fig 3: Installing Upper RH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolt With Torque Specification
    G03911697Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the LH instrument panel center support bolt.
    Fig 4: Installing LH Instrument Panel Center Support Bolt With Torque Specification
    G03911698Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the LH instrument panel end finish panel.
    Fig 5: Installing LH Instrument Panel End Finish Panel
    G03911690Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the instrument panel cowl top bolts.
    1. Install the bolts.
    2. Install the cowl top attaching bolt covers.
    Fig 6: Installing Instrument Panel Cowl Top Bolts With Torque Specification
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  8. Install the autolamp sunload sensor finish panel.
    • Connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Installing Autolamp Sunload Sensor Finish Panel
    G03911688Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the RH cowl side bolt cover.
    Fig 8: Installing RH Cowl Side Bolt Cover
    G03911687Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the RH ground bolt.
    Fig 9: Installing RH Ground Bolt
    G03911703Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the RH cowl side electrical connectors.
    Fig 10: Connecting RH Cowl Side Electrical Connectors
    G03911685Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Lower the glove compartment.
    1. Open the glove compartment.
    2. While releasing the glove compartment stops, lower the glove compartment.
    Fig 11: Lowering Glove Compartment
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  13. Connect the climate control vacuum harness connector.
    Fig 12: Connecting Climate Control Vacuum Harness Connector
    G03911706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the blend door actuator electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Connecting Blend Door Actuator Electrical Connector
    G03911682Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Close the glove compartment.
    1. Depress the glove compartment stops.
    2. Close the glove compartment.
    Fig 14: Closing Glove Compartment
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  16. Connect the ECS module electrical connector.
    1. Connect the ECS module electrical connector.
    2. Install the locking clip.
    Fig 15: Connecting ECS Module Electrical Connector
    G03911709Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the ECS module cover.
    Fig 16: Installing ECS Module Cover
    G03911679Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Connect the transmission shift cable to the steering column.
    1. Connect the cable to the steering column bracket.
    2. Connect the cable to the steering column shift lever.
    Fig 17: Connecting Transmission Shift Cable To Steering Column
    G03911711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
    1. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
    2. Install the steering column shaft pinch bolt.
    Fig 18: Connecting Intermediate Shaft To Steering Column With Torque Specification
    G03911712Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. If equipped, connect the adjustable pedal motor harness electrical connector.
    Fig 19: Connecting Adjustable Pedal Motor Harness Electrical Connector
    G03911676Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. If equipped, connect the adjustable pedal motor electrical connector.
    Fig 20: Connecting Adjustable Pedal Motor Electrical Connector
    G03911675Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Through the steering column opening, connect the wiring harness electrical connector.
    Fig 21: Connecting Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    G03911715Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Connect the BPP switch electrical connector.
    Fig 22: Connecting BPP Switch Electrical Connector
    G03911673Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Connect the parking brake switch electrical connector.
    Fig 23: Connecting Parking Brake Switch Electrical Connector
    G03911672Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Position the CJB aside.
    • Release the tab.
    Fig 24: Positioning CJB
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  26. Install the parking brake release handle.
    1. Position the parking brake release handle.
    2. Install the nuts.
    Fig 25: Installing Parking Brake Release Handle With Torque Specification
    G03911719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Connect the in-line electrical connector.
    Fig 26: Connecting In-Line Electrical Connector
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  28. Connect the CJB electrical connectors.
    Fig 27: Connecting CJB Electrical Connectors
    G03911668Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the CJB.
    1. Connect the tab.
    2. Install the bolt.
    Fig 28: Installing CJB
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  30. Install the instrument panel steering column cover.
    1. Position the instrument panel steering column cover.
    2. Lock the retainers.
    Fig 29: Installing Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover
    G03911723Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Route the antenna cable into the inner fender opening.
    1. Route the antenna cable into the inner fender opening.
    2. Seat the antenna cable grommet into the dash panel.
    Fig 30: Routing Antenna Cable Into Inner Fender Opening
    G03911724Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Install the RH front fender splash shield.
    1. Position the front fender splash shield.
    2. Install the pin-type retainers.
    3. Install the screws.
    4. Install the three nuts.
    Fig 31: Installing RH Front Fender Splash Shield
    G03911725Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Install the antenna base; refer to ANTENNA .
  34. Install the LH and RH front door weatherstrips.
    Fig 32: Installing LH And RH Front Door Weatherstrips
    G03911663Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Position the carpet.
    • Engage the floor console wiring harness locator and relocate the harness under the carpet and heat duct.
  36. Install the LH and RH A-pillar lower trim panels.
    1. Position the A-pillar lower trim panels.
    2. Install the pin-type retainers.
    Fig 33: Installing LH And RH A-Pillar Lower Trim Panels
    G03911727Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Install the LH and RH scuff plates.
  38. Feed the wiring harness into the engine compartment and connect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 34: Connecting Electrical Connectors
    G03911658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Connect the CJB cable at the junction block.
    • Feed the cable into the engine compartment and install the wiring harness grommet.
    • Install the nut.
    Fig 35: Connecting CJB Cable At Junction Block
    G03911659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Clip the instrument panel harness locator into the pedal bracket.
    Fig 36: Clipping Instrument Panel Harness Locator Into Pedal Bracket
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  41. Clip the harness locator to the PCM bracket.
    Fig 37: Clipping Harness Locator To PCM Bracket
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  42. Install the floor console. For additional information, refer to FLOOR CONSOLE  in this article.
  43. Repower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .