Instrument Panel: Installation

All vehicles 

NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, the aid of an assistant is required when positioning the instrument panel to the vehicle.
NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are correctly routed when installing the instrument panel or damage to the components may occur.
1. Install the instrument panel.
   • Install, but do not tighten, the 4 instrument panel side bolts.
2. Install the 3 instrument panel upper cowl bolts.
   • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
3. Install the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft. For additional information, refer to WIPER SYSTEM & WASHER SYSTEM article.
4. Install the cowl panel cover. For additional information, refer to BODY PANEL SYSTEM - FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
5. Tighten the 4 instrument panel side bolts.
   • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
6. Install the 4 instrument panel center brace bolts.
   • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
7. Connect the antenna cable in-line connector.
8. Connect the 2 electrical connectors at the RH side of the instrument panel.
   Fig 1: Locating Electrical Connectors At RH Side Of Instrument Panel

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
9. Install the SJB  .
   • Install the SJB  .
   • Install the SJB  lower bolts.
   • Connect the wiring harness pin-type retainers.
   Fig 2: Locating SJB Lower Bolts

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10. Connect the electrical connectors to the SJB  .
    Fig 3: Locating SJB Electrical Connectors

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11. Install the selector lever assembly and the 4 selector assembly bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
12. If equipped, install the 4WD control module and bracket onto the selector lever assembly.
13. Connect the selector lever electrical connector.
14. Install the wiring harness pin-type retainers to the selector lever assembly.

    Vehicles with automatic transmission 

15. Install the selector lever cable to the selector lever assembly.
    • Install the selector lever cable to the selector lever housing.
    • Connect the selector lever cable end to the selector lever.

    Vehicles with manual transmission 

16. Install the shift cables to the gear shift lever assembly.
    • Install the shift cable retaining clips to the shift cables.
    • Connect the shift cable ends to the gear shift lever.

    All vehicles 

17. Connect the LH RCM  electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Locating LH RCM Electrical Connector

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
18. Install the RCM  access cover and scrivet.
    Fig 5: Locating Scrivet And Restraints Control Module Access Cover

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19. Slide the steering column intermediate shaft down onto the coupling and install a new steering column intermediate shaft-to-coupling bolt.
    • Tighten to 63Nm (46 lb-ft).
    Fig 6: Locating Steering Column Intermediate Shaft-To-Coupling Bolt

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20. Secure the steering column intermediate shaft access cover and weather shield.
    Fig 7: Locating Steering Column Intermediate Shaft Access Cover

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21. Install the hood release and parking brake release handle and bolts.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
22. Connect the main steering module electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Locating Main Steering Module Electrical Connector

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23. Connect the 2 electrical connectors at the LH side of the instrument panel.
    Fig 9: Locating Electrical Connectors At LH Side Of Instrument Panel

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24. Install the RH and LH instrument panel side finish panels.
    • Make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the instrument panel.
25. Install the steering column opening trim panel.
    • Make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the instrument panel.
26. Install the RH and LH lower cowl trim panels.
    • Make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the instrument panel.
27. Install the RH and LH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM & ORNAMENTATION article.
28. Install the RH and LH front door opening scuff plates and the 4 pin-type retainers.
    • Make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the body.
29. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN article.
30. Install the floor console. For additional information, refer to CONSOLE - FLOOR  in this service information.