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Instrument Panel Upper Section: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. Remove the instrument panel. Refer to: Instrument Panel 
  2. Release the clips and remove the LH trim panel.

    • Disconnect the electrical connector.

    GFD591736Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Release the clips and remove the trim panel.
    GFD591737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Remove the bolt and the display unit.

    • Disconnect the electrical connector.

      Torque

      : 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

    GFD591738Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the center instrument panel trim panel.

    • Disconnect the electrical connector.

      Torque

      : 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

    GFD591739Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Remove the bolts and the center HVAC register.

    • Disconnect the electrical connector.

      Torque

      : 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

    GFD591740Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    GFD591741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Release the clips and remove the lower finsih panel.
    GFD591742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Release the stop and fully lower the glove compartment.
    2. Remove the glove compartment check strap.
    GFD591743Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Lift the glove compartment off the hinges remove.
    GFD591744Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the glove box close out.

    Torque

    : 36 lb.in (4.1 Nm)

    GFD591745Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the lower trim panel.

    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.

      Torque

      : 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

    GFD591746Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Remove the steering column gap hider.
    GFD591747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the IPC trim bezel.

    Torque

    : 33 lb.in (3.7 Nm)

    GFD591748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove the bolts, and the IPC.

    • Disconnect the electrical connector.

      Torque

      : 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

    GFD591749Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Remove the bolts and the brace.

    Torque

    : 33 lb.in (3.7 Nm)

    GFD591750Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the instrument panel center speaker. Refer to: Instrument Panel Center Speaker
  18. Release the clips and remove the HUD trim panel.

    Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

    GFD591751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Remove the bolts and the HUD.

    • Disconnect the electrical connector.

    GFD591752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Remove the bolt the RH register.

    Torque

    : 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

    GFD591753Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Remove the bolts and the lower steering column trim panel.

    Torque

    : 17 lb.in (1.9 Nm)

    GFD591754Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. WARNING: Do not reuse steering column nuts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

    Remove the steering column.

    • Disconnect the electrical connector's.

    • Detach the harness pushpins.

    • Remove and discard the steering column nuts.

      Torque

      : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    • Remove and discard the steering column bolt.

      Torque

      : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD591755Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Disconnect the electrical connectors, release the harness retainers and position aside the harness.
    GFD591756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Remove the bolts and the ACM.

    Torque

    : 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

    GFD591757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Remove the screws and position the APIM down.

    Torque

    : 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

    GFD591758Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the APIM and bracket.
    GFD591759Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Disconnect the electrical connectors and detach the harness pushpins.
    GFD591760Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Remove the bolts.

    Torque

    : 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

    GFD591761Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Remove the HVAC case bolts.

    Torque

    : 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    GFD591762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the bolts.

      Torque

      : 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

    2. Disconnect the electrical connector and detach the harness pushpin.
    GFD591763Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Remove the front instrument panel upper section bolts.
    GFD591764Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    2. Detach the harness retainers and position aside the electrical harness.
    3. Remove the rear instrument panel upper section bolts.
    GFD591765Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. NOTE: To avoid damaging the upper section, the aid of an assistant is required to carry out this step.
    NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are not hindered before removing the upper section or damage to the components may occur.

    Remove the instrument panel upper section.

GFD591766Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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