Instrument Panel: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All vehicles

1.

Recover the refrigerant. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging

1.6 EcoBoost

2.

Remove the engine cover.

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All vehicles

3.

Disconnect the hose, remove the clamps and the air intake tube.

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4.
- 1.
  
  Disconnect the hose.
  Torque
  
  : 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- 2.
  
  Remove the fasteners.
  Torque
  
  : 35 lb.in (4 Nm)
- 3.
  
  Remove the clamp and the air intake tube.

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5.

Remove the cowl panel. Refer to: Cowl Panel

6.

NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

NOTE: When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth.

Pinch off the hose and position aside. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp(s).

Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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7.

Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview

8.

Remove the bolts and the shield.

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Vehicles with Auxiliary Climate Control

9.

NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

Remove the nut.

Torque

: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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10.

NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

NOTE: Discard the O-ring seals and gaskets.

Remove the nuts.

Torque

: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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All vehicles

11.

NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

NOTE: Discard the O-ring seals and gaskets.

Remove the flange nut.

Torque

: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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12.

NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

NOTE: Discard the O-ring seals and gaskets.
- 1.
  
  Remove the nut and disconnect the fitting.
  Torque
  
  : 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
- 2.
  
  Remove the bolts and position aside the A/C thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly.
  Torque
  
  : 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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2.5L

13.

NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

Pinch off and disconnect the heater hoses.

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1.6L

14.

NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

Pinch off and disconnect the heater hoses.

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All vehicles

15.

Remove both front doors. Refer to: Front Door

16.

Remove the driver side front seat. Refer to: FRONT SEAT

17.

Remove the floor console. Refer to: Floor Console - Vehicles With: Single Passenger Seat

18.

Remove the selector lever boot.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.

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19.

Remove the screws and push pins, release the clips and remove the trim panel.

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20.

Position aside the weather strip and remove the trim panel.

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21.

Remove the screws and push pins, release the clips and remove the trim panel.

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22.

Release the harness push pin and position the harness aside.

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23.

Remove the push pins and bolts.
Torque

: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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24.
- 1.
  
  Remove the selector lever nuts.
  Torque
  
  : 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- 2.
  
  Remove the selector lever bolts.
  Torque
  
  : 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
- 3.
  
  Remove the selector lever cable retainer bolt.
  Torque
  
  : 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
- 4.
  
  Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the selector lever assembly.

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25.
- 1.
  
  Detach 1 wire harness and 3 electrical connector pin type retainers.
- 2.
  
  Remove the console bracket bolts.
- 3.
  
  NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphic for this step in installation.
  
  NOTE: The RCM shield is held to the RCM with adhesive tape.
Remove the RCM shield and bracket.

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26.
- Position the carpet aside.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Release the harness push pin retainers and position the harness aside.

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27.

Remove the lower HVAC ducts.

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28.

Remove the RH lower cowl trim panel.
- Position aside the weather strip
- Remove the RH scuff plate.

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29.

Position the carpet back.
- Remove the ground strap bolt.
- Release the push pin retainer

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30.

Remove the hood release hand and the LH lower cowl trim panel.
- Position aside the weather strip.
- Remove the LH scuff plate.

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31.

Position the carpet back.
- Remove the ground strap bolt.
- Release the push pin retainer.

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32.

Remove the IPC upper trim panel.

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33.

Remove the bolts.
Torque

: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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34.

On both sides. Refer to: A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL

35.

Disconnect the electrical connectors.

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36.

Remove the retainers and the insulation panel.

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37.

Remove the glove compartment hinge pins and the glove compartment.

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38.

Disconnect the electrical connectors.

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39.

Position aside the weather strip and remove the trim panel.
- If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector.

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40.

WARNING: Make sure that a new bolt is installed.

NOTE: Make sure that the steering wheel is not rotated while the clockspring is locked in position.

NOTE: Make sure that the road wheels are in the straight ahead position.

Remove the bolt.

Torque

: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

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41.

Release the push pin retainers and disconnect the electrical connector.

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42.

Remove the HVAC drain tube.

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43.

Remove the bolts and the bracket.
Torque

: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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44.

NOTE: LH side shown below, RH side similar.

Remove the in-vehicle cross beam to cowl bolt cover.

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45.

NOTE: RH side shown below, LH side similar.

Remove the in-vehicle cross beam to cowl bolts.

Torque

: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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46.

Remove the instrument panel bolts.
Torque

: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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47.

NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, an assistant is required when carrying out this step.

NOTE: Make sure not to damage the instrument panel when removing the instrument panel from the vehicle.

NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are not hindered before removing the instrument panel or damage to the components may occur.

Rotate the instrument panel face down and remove through the RH front door opening.

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