LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2012 >> Econoline Base, Van Cargo >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different variant/trim >> Section 47 (Instrument Panel And Console) >> Removal And Installation >> Instrument Panel >> Removal

Instrument Panel: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to CONSOLE - FLOOR  .
  2. Remove the engine cover.
    • Release the engine cover latches and remove the engine cover.
      Fig 1: Locating Engine Cover Latches
      G06142186Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the 4 instrument panel cowl top screws.
    Fig 2: Locating Instrument Panel Cowl Top Screws
    G06142187Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the LH upper access panel.
    Fig 3: Removing LH Upper Access Panel
    G06142188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the instrument panel cowl top nut.
    Fig 4: Locating Instrument Panel Cowl Top Nut
    G06142189Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the LH and RH front door opening weatherstrips.
  7. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  8. Remove the 2 Data Link Connector (DLC) screws and position aside.
    Fig 5: Locating Data Link Connector Screws
    G06141230Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the steering column opening cover.
    Fig 6: Locating Steering Column Opening Cover
    G06142191Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
  11. Remove the steering column pinch bolt.
    • Separate the steering column coupling from the steering column.
      Fig 7: Locating Steering Column Pinch Bolt
      G06142192Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the transmission selector lever cable.
    Fig 8: Locating Transmission Selector Lever Cable
    G06142193Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the transmission selector cable from steering column bracket.
    Fig 9: Locating Transmission Selector Cable
    G06142194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the stoplamp switch electrical connector.
    Fig 10: Locating Stoplamp Switch Electrical Connector
    G06142195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. NOTE: Location of the wiring electrical connectors are behind the instrument panel brace.
    Fig 11: Locating Wiring Electrical Connectors
    G06142196Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the 2 wiring electrical connectors.
    16. NOTE: Vacuum line may be obstructed by wiring electrical connectors and the instrument panel brace.
    Fig 12: Locating Single Vacuum Line
    G06142197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect single vacuum line.
  17. Disconnect the 2 wiring electrical connectors from the Smart Junction Box (SJB).
    Fig 13: Locating Smart Junction Box Wiring Electrical Connectors
    G06600669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the glove compartment. For additional information, refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT  .
  19. Disconnect the climate control vacuum harness connector.
    Fig 14: Locating Climate Control Vacuum Harness Connector
    G06142199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the RH A-pillar lower trim panel.
    Fig 15: Removing RH A-Pillar Lower Trim Panel
    G06142200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the RH instrument panel cowl side wiring electrical connectors and antenna cable.
    Fig 16: Locating RH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Wiring Electrical Connectors
    G06142201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. If equipped, disconnect the satellite radio connector.
    Fig 17: Locating Satellite Radio Connector
    G06142209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the RH front door ajar switch.
    • Pull the door ajar switch outward to release locking tabs.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
      Fig 18: Locating RH Front Door Ajar Switch
      G06142203Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the 3 RH instrument panel bolts.
    Fig 19: Locating RH Instrument Panel Bolts
    G06142204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the 3 LH instrument panel bolts.
    Fig 20: Locating LH Instrument Panel Bolts
    G06142205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    26. NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, the aid of an assistant is required to carry out this step.
    NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are not hindered before removing the instrument panel or damage to the components may occur.
  26. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle through the driver side door.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals