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Instrument Panel: Installation

  1. Transfer parts as needed.
    2. 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.
    NOTE: Make sure not to damage the RH front door trim panel or the instrument panel when installing the instrument panel into the vehicle.
  2. Install the instrument panel into the vehicle.
  3. Install, but do not tighten, the 6 instrument panel side bolts.
  4. Install, but do not tighten, the 4 instrument panel center support bolts.
  5. Install, but do not tighten, the 3 instrument panel upper cowl bolts.
  6. Tighten the 6 instrument panel side bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  7. Tighten the 4 instrument panel center support bracket bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  8. Tighten the 3 instrument panel upper cowl bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  9. Connect the small RCM electrical connector and attach the wire harness pin-type retainers.
    Fig 1: Location of Restraints Control Module (RCM) Small Electrical Connector And Wire Harness Pin-Type Retainers
    G08049060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the ground wires and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 2: Location of Ground Wires Bolts
      G08049061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the RH bulkhead electrical connector, antenna cable and if equipped, the satellite radio connector.
    Fig 3: Location of RH Bulkhead Electrical Connector, Antenna Cable And Satellite Radio Connector
    G08049062Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. If equipped, install the rear footwell duct and the 2 pin-type retainers.
    Fig 4: Location of Pin-Type Retainers
    G08049063Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the LH and RH front carpet sections.
    • Install the 2 pin-type retainers.
  14. Install the driver footrest pad.
    • Install the 2 pin-type retainers.
      Fig 5: Location of Driver Footrest Pad And Pin-Type Retainers
      G08049064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the steering column shaft to the steering column.
  16. Install a new steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 6: Location of Steering Column Shaft-To-Steering Column Bolt
      G08049065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Connect the 2 SJB electrical connectors and the lower bulkhead electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Location of SJB Electrical Connectors And Lower Bulkhead Electrical Connector
    G08049066Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Connect the LH bulkhead electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Location of LH Bulkhead Electrical Connector
    G08049067Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the hood release handle.
    • Install and tighten the hood release handle bolt.
      Fig 9: Location of Hood Release Handle With Bolt
      G08049068Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. 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 body.
  21. Install the RH and LH instrument panel side trim panels.
    • Make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the instrument panel.
  22. Install the RH and LH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  23. Install the RH and LH front door opening weatherstrips.
  24. Install the RH and LH front door scuff plate trim panels.
    • Make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the body.
  25. Install the front floor console. For additional information, refer to CONSOLE - FRONT, FLOOR  .
  26. Install the PCM bracket.
    • Install and tighten the 3 PCM bracket nuts.
      Fig 10: Location of PCM Bracket Nuts
      G08049069Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the PCM.
    • Install and tighten the 2 PCM nuts.
      • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
        Fig 11: Location of PCM Nuts
        G08049070Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Install the wire harness retainer onto the PCM bracket stud.
    Fig 12: Location of PCM Bracket Stud
    G08049071Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Connect the 3 PCM electrical connectors.
  30. Install the front seats. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
  31. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
  32. Install the TXV manifold in the following sequence.
    1. Install new O-ring seals.
    2. Install and tighten the TXV manifold fastener.
      • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
        Fig 13: Location of TXV Manifold Fastener
        G08049072Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Install the heater hoses onto the heater core.
    Fig 14: Location of Heater Hose
    G08049073Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Install the heater hoses onto the heater hose tubes.
    Fig 15: Location of Heater Hose Clips
    G08049074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Install the heater hose separator.
    Fig 16: Location of Heater Hose Separator
    G08049075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Install the ACL outlet pipe.
    • Tighten the ACL outlet pipe-to-TB clamp and the air cleaner outlet pipe-to-ACL cover clamp.
      Fig 17: Location of ACL Outlet Pipe-To-TB Clamp And Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe-To-ACL Cover Clamp
      G08049076Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Install the crankcase vent tube and the vacuum tube onto the ACL outlet pipe.
    Fig 18: Location of Crankcase Vent Tube And Vacuum Tube On ACL Outlet Pipe
    G08049077Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Connect the vacuum hose and the evaporator purge solenoid hose to the upper intake manifold.
    Fig 19: Location of Vacuum Hose And Evaporator Purge Solenoid Hose
    G08049078Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    39. NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH side similar.
  39. Install the strut tower cross brace.
    • Install the LH and RH strut upper mount nuts.
      • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
        Fig 20: Location of LH And RH Strut Upper Mount Nuts
        G08049079Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Install the vacuum hose clip onto the strut tower cross brace.
    Fig 21: Location of Vacuum Hose Clip
    G08049080Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Install the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
  42. Charge the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
  43. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
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