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Instrument Panel: Installation

All vehicles 

    NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, the aid of an assistant is required when positioning the instrument panel to 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.
  1. Install the instrument panel.
    • Install, but do not tighten, the 4 instrument panel side bolts.
  2. Install the 3 instrument panel upper cowl bolts.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  3. Install the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS article.
  4. Install the cowl panel cover. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
  5. Tighten the 4 instrument panel side bolts.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
  6. Install the 4 instrument panel center brace bolts.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  7. Connect the antenna cable in-line connector.
  8. Connect the 2 electrical connectors at the RH side of the instrument panel.
    Fig 1: Locating RH Instrument Panel Electrical Connectors
    G06099794Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the SJB.
    • Install the SJB.
    • Install the SJB lower bolts.
    • Connect the wiring harness pin-type retainers.
      Fig 2: Locating SJB Lower Bolts
      G06099793Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Connect the electrical connectors to the SJB.
    Fig 3: Locating Smart Junction Box Electrical Connectors
    G06099792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the selector lever assembly and the 4 selector assembly bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  12. If equipped, install the 4WD control module and bracket onto the selector lever assembly.
  13. Connect the selector lever electrical connector.
  14. Install the wiring harness pin-type retainers to the selector lever assembly.

    Vehicles with automatic transmission 

  15. Install the selector lever cable to the selector lever assembly.
    • Install the selector lever cable to the selector lever housing.
    • Connect the selector lever cable end to the selector lever.

    Vehicles with manual transmission 

  16. Install the shift cables to the gear shift lever assembly.
    • Install the shift cable retaining clips to the shift cables.
    • Connect the shift cable ends to the gear shift lever.

    All vehicles 

  17. Connect the LH RCM electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Locating RCM Electrical Connector
    G06099790Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the RCM access cover and scrivet.
    Fig 5: Locating Restraints Control Module (RCM) Access Cover And Scrivet
    G06099789Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Slide the steering column intermediate shaft down onto the coupling and install a new steering column intermediate shaft-to-coupling bolt.
    • Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
      Fig 6: Locating Steering Column Intermediate Shaft-To-Coupling Bolt
      G06099788Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Secure the steering column intermediate shaft access cover and weather shield.
    Fig 7: Locating Steering Column Intermediate Shaft Access Cover
    G06099787Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the hood release and parking brake release handle and bolts.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  22. Connect the main steering module electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Locating Main Steering Module Electrical Connector
    G06099786Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Connect the 2 electrical connectors at the LH side of the instrument panel.
    Fig 9: Locating LH Instrument Panel Electrical Connectors
    G06099785Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the RH and LH instrument panel side finish panels.
    • Make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the instrument panel.
  25. Install the steering column opening trim panel.
    • Make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the instrument panel.
  26. Install the RH and LH lower cowl trim panels.
    • Make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the instrument panel.
  27. Install the RH and LH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
  28. Install the RH and LH front door opening scuff plates and the 4 pin-type retainers.
    • Make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the body.
  29. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN article.
  30. Install the floor console. For additional information, refer to CONSOLE - FLOOR .
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