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Instrument Panel: Installation

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  1. Transfer parts as needed.
    2. NOTE: To avoid damage to the instrument panel, an assistant is required when carrying out this step.
    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.
  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.
    Fig 1: Locating Instrument Panel Upper Cowl Bolts
    G06291261Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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 2: Locating Restraints Control Module (RCM) Small Electrical Connector And Wire Harness Pin-Type Retainers
    G06071040Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the ground wires and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Locating Ground Wires Bolts
      G06071039Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the RH bulkhead electrical connector, antenna cable and if equipped, the satellite radio antenna and DVD electrical connectors.
    Fig 4: Locating RH Bulkhead Electrical Connector, Antenna Cable And DVD Electrical Connectors
    G06291268Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the rear footwell duct and the 2 pin-type retainers.
    Fig 5: Locating Pin-Type Retainers
    G06071044Courtesy 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.
    • Press footrest pad downward securing the 2 pin-type retainers.
  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: Locating Steering Column Shaft-To-Steering Column Bolt
      G06291265Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Connect the 2 SJB electrical connectors and the lower bulkhead electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Locating SJB Electrical Connectors And Lower Bulkhead Electrical Connector
    G06071034Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Connect the LH bulkhead electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Locating LH Bulkhead Electrical Connector
    G06291263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the hood release handle.
    • Install and tighten the hood release handle bolt.
      Fig 9: Locating Hood Release Handle Bolt
      G06291262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the RH and LH front door scuff plate trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  21. Install the RH and LH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  22. Install the floor console. For additional information, refer to CONSOLE - SHORT, FLOOR  or CONSOLE - LONG, FLOOR .
  23. Install the PCM bracket and nuts.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
      Fig 10: Locating PCM Bracket Nuts
      G06071022Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the wire harness retainer onto the PCM bracket stud.
    Fig 11: Locating PCM Bracket Stud
    G06071020Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the PCM. For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS .
    Fig 12: Locating PCM Bracket Studs
    G06071051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Install the front seats. Do not prove out at this time. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
  27. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
  28. Install the TXV manifold in the following sequence.
    1. Install new O-ring seals.
    2. Install and tighten the TXV manifold nut.
      • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
        Fig 13: Locating Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) Manifold Nut
        G06291260Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the heater hoses onto the heater core.
    Fig 14: Locating Heater Core Hoses
    G06291259Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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  30. Install the ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  31. Connect the vacuum hose and the evaporator purge solenoid hose to the upper intake manifold.
    Fig 15: Locating Vacuum And Evaporator Purge Solenoid Hoses
    G06291258Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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    32. NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH side similar.
  32. Install the strut tower cross brace.
    • Install the LH and RH strut upper mount nuts.
      • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
        Fig 16: Locating LH And RH Strut Upper Mount Inboard Nuts
        G06291257Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Install the vacuum hose clip onto the strut tower cross brace.
    Fig 17: Locating Vacuum Hose Clip
    G06291256Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Charge the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
  35. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
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