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Instrument Panel

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  1. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. If equipped with a navigation system, remove the RH lower B-pillar trim panel and the RH rear quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM PANELS .
  3. Remove the front floor console. For additional information, refer to FLOOR CONSOLE - FRONT .
  4. Remove the transmission selector lever. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION .
  5. Remove the windshield side garnish mouldings and cowl panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM PANELS .
  6. Remove the steering column cover. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN COVER .
  7. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustrations and tables.
    Fig 1: Removing Parts In Order (Items 1-10)
    G03263657Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 2: Removing Parts In Order (Items 11-19)
    G03263658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 3: Removing Parts In Order (Items 20-30)
    G03263659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Item 7: Pinch Bolt Removal Note 

    CAUTION: To avoid damage to the clockspring, do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected.
  1. Remove the bolt.

Item 16: Electrical Connectors Removal Note 

  1. Lower the glove compartment to access the electrical connectors.

Item 19: Instrument Panel Center Brace Removal Note 

  1. Remove the RH lower instrument panel insulator from underneath the glove box and remove the RH instrument center brace.

Item 20: Instrument Panel Bolt Removal Note 

  1. Remove the cowl panel grille to access the bolt. For additional information, refer to BODY SYSTEM - EXTERIOR .

Item 21: Instrument Panel Defroster Grille Removal Note 

    CAUTION: To avoid damaging the sun load sensor electrical connector, remove the grille just enough to remove the connector.
  1. Remove the grille.

Item 29: Instrument Panel Bolt Removal Note 

  1. If equipped with a navigation system, disconnect the global positioning system (GPS) antenna.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna
    G03263660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. If equipped with a navigation system, disconnect the audio unit amplifier connectors and position the wiring harness so that it can be removed with the instrument panel.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Audio Unit Amplifier Connectors And Position Wiring Harness
    G03263661Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 30: Instrument Panel Removal Note 

    CAUTION: To avoid damage to the instrument panel, an assistant is required to support the panel before carrying out this step.
  1. Remove the instrument panel.

Instrument Panel Center Cover 

  1. Remove the parts in the order listed in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 6: Removing Instrument Panel Center Cover
    G03263662Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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