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Instrument Panel: Installation

All vehicles 

  1. NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, an assistant is required when carrying the next step.

    Use an assistant while installing the instrument panel in the next step.

  2. NOTE: Make sure not to damage the RH front door trim panel or the instrument panel when installing the instrument panel into 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.

    Install the instrument panel into the vehicle through the RH front door opening.

  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 2 wire harness pin-type retainers.
    GFD343465Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Install the ground wires and the 2 bolts to the floor pan tunnel.

    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

    GFD343464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Connect the antenna cable and the satellite radio connector, if equipped.
    GFD343463Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Connect the instrument panel RH bulkhead electrical connector.
    GFD343462Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Install the rear footwell duct and the 2 pin-type retainers.
    GFD343461Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Install the LH and RH front carpet sections.

    • Install the 2 pin-type retainers.

  15. Install the driver footrest pad.

    • Install the 2 pin-type retainers.

    GFD343460Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Install the hood release handle.

    • Install and tighten the hood release handle bolt.

  17. Connect the 2 SJB electrical connectors and instrument panel lower LH bulkhead electrical connector.
    GFD343459Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Connect the instrument panel upper LH bulkhead electrical connector.
    GFD343458Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Install the steering column shaft to the steering column.
  20. Install a new steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt.

    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

    GFD343457Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Install the LH and RH instrument panel side finish panels.

    • Make sure to align the instrument panel side finish panels retaining clips to the holes in the instrument panel.

  22. Position the weatherstrips.
  23. Install the lower cowl trim panels.

    • Both sides

    GFD343456Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Install the LH and RH scuff plate trim panels.

    • Make sure to align the scuff plate trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the body.

  25. Install the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation .

    Police vehicles without floor console 

  26. Install the LH and RH center instrument panel side panels.

    • Tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).

    GFD343453Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Install the lower center instrument panel finish panel.
    GFD343452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Install the steering column opening trim panel.

    Column shift vehicles 

  29. Connect the selector lever cable to the steering column bracket.
    GFD343455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Connect the selector lever cable to the selector lever.
    GFD343454Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Install the steering column shroud. For additional information, refer to Steering Column .

    All vehicles 

  32. Install the floor console. For additional information, refer to Console -- Floor .
  33. Install the front seats. For additional information, refer to Seating .
  34. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to Steering Column .
  35. Install the TXV manifold.

    1. Install new O-ring seals.
    2. Install and tighten the TXV manifold and nut.

      • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

    GFD343466Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Connect the heater hoses to the heater core.
    GFD343467Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Install the PCM bracket.

    • Install and tighten the 3 PCM bracket nuts.

    GFD343446Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Install the wire harness retainer onto the PCM bracket stud.
    GFD343445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Install the PCM. For additional information, refer to Steering Column .

    Vehicles with 3.5L engines 

  40. Install the strut tower cross brace.

    • NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

      Install the LH and RH strut upper mount nuts.

      • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

    GFD343449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. Install the vacuum hose clips onto the strut tower cross brace.
    GFD343448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles with 2.0L engines 

  42. Install the upper engine cover.

    1. Make sure to align the 3 engine cover holes to the retaining points.
    2. Press down on the engine cover to secure.

    All vehicles 

  43. Install the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly. For additional information, refer to Wipers and Washers .
  44. Charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics .
  45. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Engine Cooling .
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