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Instrument Panel: Installation

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CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the instrument panel, it must be correctly seated before installing the instrument panel bolts.
NOTE: Verify that the 4-way locator tab on the LH side of the instrument panel is seated correctly.
  1. Position the instrument panel on the LH dash locators and seat the panel.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel
    GF0011406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Install the LH and RH instrument panel bolts and make sure that the panel is correctly seated before tightening.
  2. Install the 3 LH instrument panel bolts.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
    3. Fig 2: Identifying LH Instrument Panel Bolts
    GF0011407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the 3 RH instrument panel bolts.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
    4. Fig 3: Identifying RH Instrument Panel Bolts
    GF0011404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Engage the antenna cable locators into the instrument panel and connect it to the radio.
  5. Connect the RH instrument panel cowl side wiring electrical connectors.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying RH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Wiring Electrical Connectors
    GF0011403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the RH A-pillar lower trim panel.
    7. Fig 5: Installing RH A-Pillar Lower Trim Panel
    GF0011408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. From inside the engine compartment, install the main wiring assembly lower bulkhead connector.
    1. Position the bulkhead connector.
    2. Secure the bulkhead connector clips.
    3. Tighten the bolt to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    8. Fig 6: Identifying Bulkhead Connector Components
    GF0011409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. From under the hood, install the coolant reservoir.
    1. Position the reservoir.
    2. Install the 2 bolts and tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    9. Fig 7: Identifying Coolant Reservoir
    GF0011410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the stoplamp switch electrical connector.
    10. Fig 8: Locating Parking Brake Sensor Electrical Connector
    GF0011399Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Connect the transmission selector lever cable.
    11. Fig 9: Locating Transmission Shifter Cable
    GF0011398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the steering column electrical connector.
    12. Fig 10: Connecting Steering Column Electrical Connector
    GF0011411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the steering column pinch bolt.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    13. Fig 11: Locating Steering Column Pinch Bolt
    GF0011396Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the LH instrument panel dash brace.
    • Position the brace.
    • Install the 6 bolts.
      • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    • Position the data link connector and connect the electrical connector.
    • Install the data link connector bolt.
  14. Install the LH instrument panel knee bolster.
    • Tighten the 4 bolts to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    • Install the 2 pushpin retainers.
  15. Install the RH instrument panel dash brace.
    1. Position the instrument panel dash brace.
    2. Install the 6 bolts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    16. Fig 12: Identifying RH Instrument Panel Dash Brace
    GF0011412Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the RH instrument panel knee bolster.
    • Tighten the 4 bolts to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  17. Install the instrument panel cowl top nut.
    • Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
    18. Fig 13: Locating Instrument Panel Cowl Top Nut
    GF0011413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the LH upper access panel.
    19. Fig 14: Identifying LH Upper Access Panel
    GF0011414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Connect the climate control vacuum harness connector.
    20. Fig 15: Identifying Climate Control Vacuum Harness Connector
    GF0011392Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the upper center instrument panel access panel.
    21. Fig 16: Identifying Upper Center Instrument Panel Access Panel
    GF0011391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the instrument panel cowl top bolts.
    • Tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
    22. Fig 17: Locating Instrument Panel Cowl Top Screws
    GF0011390Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the engine cover.
    • Position the engine cover in the vehicle and fasten the cover latches.
    23. Fig 18: Identifying Engine Cover Latches
    GF0011389Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the floor console. For additional information, refer to Console - Floor .
  24. Re-power the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
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