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Instrument Panel: Removal

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NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding 3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid (BP) . Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding 3.3L Duratec-V6 . Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding 3.0L EcoBoost . Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding 2.3L EcoBoost .
  2. Evacuate the refrigerant. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R1234YF Refrigerant .
  3. Remove the nut from the thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly.

    Torque: 155 lb.in (17.5 Nm)

    GFD516962Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Remove the wiper linkage assembly. Refer to: Wiper Linkage Assembly .
  5. NOTE: Plug the heater core tubes.

    Disconnect the heater hoses.

    GFD516963Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Remove the LH cowl to in-vehicle cross beam bolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD516964Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the RH cowl to in-vehicle cross beam bolt.

    Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

    GFD516965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the floor console. Refer to: Floor Console .
  9. Remove the A-Pillar trim panel. Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel .
  10. Release the clips and remove the RH scuff plate.

    • Disconnect the electrical connector. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

    GFD516966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Release the clips and remove the RH instrument panel end cap. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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  12. Remove the LH scuff plate.

    1. Remove the hood latch release handle. Refer to: Hood Latch Release Handle .
    2. Release the clips and remove the LH scuff plate.

    GFD516968Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Release the clips and remove the LH instrument panel end cap. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
    GFD516969Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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  14. Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove instrument panel lower trim panel.

    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.

      Torque: 28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)

    GFD516970Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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  15. Remove the push pins and position the floor carpet aside.
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  16. Remove the push pins and the HVAC duct.
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  17. Disconnect the electrical connectors, release the harness retainers and position aside the electrical harness.
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  18. Release the push pin and remove the drivers side insulation panel.

    • Remove the bolts.

      Torque: 28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)

    • Remove the nut.

      Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

    • Disconnect the electrical connector.

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  19. Remove the access cover.
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  20. Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the lower steering column trim panel.

    • Release the tabs and position aside the electrical connector and harness.

      Torque: 17 lb.in (1.9 Nm)

    GFD516976Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Disconnect the electrical connectors, detach the harness retainers and position aside the electrical harness.
    GFD516977Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Disconnect the electrical connector.
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    Police vehicles 

  23. NOTE: Do not pull or pry on the selector lever cable or the selector lever cable end may be damaged. Use a screwdriver and turn the screwdriver as shown to pry the cable end off the post as close to the post as possible.

    Using a screwdriver, pry the selector lever cable end from the selector lever mechanism. Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver

    GFD516979Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Remove the selector lever cable mount retainer and remove the selector lever cable from the bracket.
    GFD516980Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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  25. WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

    Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt and separate the steering column shaft from the steering column.

    Torque: Nm

    GFD516981Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Release the push pins and remove the RH insulation panel.

    • Disconnect the electrical connector.

    GFD516982Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Remove the nut at the HVAC case.

    Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    GFD516983Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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  29. Remove the bolts and the instrument panel center support bracket.

    Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

    GFD516985Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. NOTE: Leave one bolt finger tight to hold the instrument panel in place prior to the final step.

    Remove the LH instrument panel to a-pillar bolts.

    Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

    GFD516986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. NOTE: Leave one bolt finger tight to hold the instrument panel in place prior to the final step.

    Remove the RH instrument panel to a-pillar bolts.

    GFD516987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. 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.

    Remove the instrument panel through the RH door opening.

GFD516988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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