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Instrument Panel: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging .
  2. Remove the cowl panel. Refer to: Cowl Panel .
  3. NOTE: When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth.

    Pinch off the hose, rotate and position aside the degas bottle. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp(s). Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    GFD306382Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  5. Remove the bolts and the shield.
    GFD306383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles with Auxiliary Climate Control 

  6. Remove the nut.

    Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

    GFD306384Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. NOTE: During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape and other protective materials prior to installation.

    Remove the nuts. Discard the O-ring seals and gaskets.

    • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.

      Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

    GFD305485Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  8. NOTE: During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape and other protective materials prior to installation.

    Remove the flange nut. Discard the O-ring seals and gaskets.

    • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.

      Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    GFD306385Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. NOTE: During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape and other protective materials prior to installation.

    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the fitting. Discard the O-ring seals and gaskets

      • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.

        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)

    GFD306386Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Pinch off and disconnect the heater hoses.
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  11. Remove both front doors. Refer to: Front Door .
  12. Remove the driver side front seat. Refer to: Front Seat .
  13. Remove the floor console. Refer to: Floor Console - Vehicles With: Single Passenger Seat .
  14. Remove the selector lever boot.

    • Disconnect the electrical connector.

    GFD306387Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove the screws and push pins, release the clips and remove the trim panel.
    GFD306388Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Position aside the weather strip and remove the trim panel.
    GFD305658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the screws and push pins, release the clips and remove the trim panel.
    GFD306064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Release the harness push pin and position the harness aside.
    GFD306389Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Remove the push pins and bolts.

    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD306390Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    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.
    GFD306391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    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.

    GFD306392Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Position the carpet aside.

    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.

    • Release the harness push pin retainers and position the harness aside.

    GFD306393Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Remove the lower HVAC ducts.
    GFD306394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Remove the RH lower cowl trim panel.

    • Position aside the weather strip

    • Remove the RH scuff plate.

    GFD305420Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Position the carpet back.

    • Remove the ground strap bolt.

    • Release the push pin retainer

    GFD306395Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Remove the hood release hand and the LH lower cowl trim panel.

    • Position aside the weather strip.

    • Remove the LH scuff plate.

    GFD305418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Position the carpet back.

    • Remove the ground strap bolt.

    • Release the push pin retainer.

    GFD306396Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Remove the IPC upper trim panel.
    GFD306397Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Remove the bolts.

    Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

    GFD306398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Remove the A-Pillar Trim Panel On both sides. Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel .
  31. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    GFD306399Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Remove the retainers and the insulation panel.
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  33. Remove the glove compartment hinge pins and the glove compartment.
    GFD305441Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    GFD306400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Position aside the weather strip and remove the trim panel.

    • If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector.

    GFD306401Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. 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)

    GFD306402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Release the push pin retainers and disconnect the electrical connector.
    GFD306403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Remove the HVAC drain tube.
    GFD306404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Remove the bolts and the bracket.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD306405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

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

    GFD306406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

    Remove the in-vehicle cross beam to cowl bolts.

    Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

    GFD305424Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Remove the instrument panel bolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD306407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. 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.

GFD306408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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