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Instrument Panel

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CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
  1. If removing the instrument panel, depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  2. Remove the front floor console. For additional information, refer to FLOOR CONSOLE .
  3. Remove the transmission range selector lever. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 5R55S .
  4. If removing the instrument panel, remove the LH and RH A-pillar lower trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM PANELS .
  5. If removing the instrument panel, remove the LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM PANELS .
  6. To remove individual components only, carry out the following steps.
    COMPONENT STEPS

    Component Steps
    Glove Compartment 1-9
    Instrument panel reinforcement panel cover panel 14-15
    Instrument panel reinforcement panel 12-18
    Instrument panel cluster finish panel 14-15, 23-26
    Instrument panel 10-21, 27-38
  7. View 1 of 3. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Trim Panel
    G03203642Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. View 2 of 3. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 2: Identifying Instrument Panel Steering Column Reinforcement Cover
    G03203643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. View 3 of 3. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 3: Identifying Bulk Head Electrical Connector Bolt
    G03203644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Item 1: Instrument Panel Trim Panel Removal Note 

  1. If equipped, remove the instrument panel trim panel nut.
    Fig 4: Removing Instrument Panel Trim Panel Nut
    G03203645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 3: Assist Arm Removal Note 

  1. Lift up on the arms when lowering the glove compartment door.

Item 6: Glove Compartment Bin Removal Note 

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Item 20: Intermediate Shaft Removal Note 

  1. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering column.

Item 27: Defroster Grille Removal Note 

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Item 38: Instrument Panel Removal Note 

  1. An assistant is required to carry out this procedure.
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