Instrument Panel: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Transit Connect. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

2.

NOTE: Make sure that the tolerance absorbers turn without resistance.

NOTE: In-vehicle cross beam shown without instrument panel for clarity.

Turn on both sides the tolerance absorber to the stop and turn back a half turn.

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3.

Check on both sides that the tolerance absorber contacts the A-pillar.

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4.

Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to filling and bleeding without a vacuum cooling system filler. Refer to: Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding - 2.5L . Refer to: Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding - 1.6L .