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Instrument Panel: Installation

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CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. Avoid exposing any modules to static electrical charges, as this may cause damage to the modules.
    NOTE: Installation of the instrument panel into the vehicle requires an assistant.
    NOTE: Make the sure the instrument panel center locator pin is engaged into the cowl top.
  1. Install the instrument panel into the vehicle.
  2. Install the instrument panel cowl top bracket screw.
    Fig 1: Installing Instrument Panel Cowl Top Bracket Screw - With Torque Specification
    G04012479Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the 3 instrument panel cowl top screws.
  4. Install the lower LH instrument panel cowl side bolt.
    Fig 2: Installing Lower LH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolt - With Torque Specification
    G04012480Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the upper LH instrument panel cowl side nut.
    Fig 3: Installing Upper LH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Nut - With Torque Specification
    G04012481Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the RH instrument panel cowl side nut.
    Fig 4: Installing RH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Nut - With Torque Specification
    G04012482Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the instrument panel defroster opening grille.
    • Connect the electrical connector
  8. Install the 4 nuts and the instrument panel tunnel brace.
    Fig 5: Installing Nuts And Instrument Panel Tunnel Brace - With Torque Specification
    G04012483Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the tunnel brace trim cover and install the 2 pin-type retainers.
    Fig 6: Positioning Tunnel Brace Trim Cover And Installing Pin-Type Retainers
    G04012473Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Connect the transmission shift cable to the steering column.
    1. Connect the cable to the steering column bracket.
    2. Connect the cable to the steering column shift tube lever.
    Fig 7: Connecting Transmission Shift Cable To Steering Column
    G04012485Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column shaft and install a new pinch bolt.
    Fig 8: Connecting Intermediate Shaft To Steering Column Shaft & Installing Pinch Bolt - With Torque Specification
    G03880657Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the steering column brace.
    1. Position the steering column brace.
    2. Install the nut.
    Fig 9: Installing Steering Column Brace
    G03880658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the vacuum connector.
    Fig 10: Connecting Vacuum Connector
    G04012469Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the parking brake release vacuum connector.
    Fig 11: Connecting Parking Brake Release Vacuum Connector
    G04012468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Connect the LH instrument panel wiring harness connectors.
    Fig 12: Connecting LH Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Connectors
    G04011778Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the LH ground bolt.
    Fig 13: Installing LH Ground Bolt - With Torque Specification
    G04012491Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Clip the LH bulkhead connector into the dash panel.
    Fig 14: Clipping LH Bulkhead Connector Into Dash Panel
    G04012458Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Position the steering column lower reinforcement. Install the 5 bolts.
    Fig 15: Installing Steering Column Lower Reinforcement Bolts - With Torque Specification
    G04012493Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the steering column opening lower finish panel.
    1. Align the steering column opening lower finish panel and push in to seat the retaining clips.
    2. Position the parking brake release assembly.
    3. Install the screws.
    Fig 16: Installing Steering Column Opening Lower Finish Panel
    G04012494Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Connect the RH instrument panel wiring harness electrical connectors.
    Fig 17: Connecting RH Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    G04012495Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the RH ground bolts.
    Fig 18: Installing RH Ground Bolts
    G04012496Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels.
    Fig 19: Installing LH And RH A-Pillar Trim Panels
    G04012394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    23. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 20: Installing LH And RH A-Pillar Lower Trim Panels
    G04012460Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the LH and RH A-pillar lower trim panels.
  24. Install the LH and RH door weatherstrip seals.
  25. Install the RH instrument panel lower insulator.
  26. Open the glove compartment door.
  27. Install the instrument panel support brace bolt through the glove compartment opening.
    Fig 21: Installing Instrument Panel Support Brace Bolt - With Torque Specification
    G03880669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. While pushing in on the 2 glove compartment door tabs, position the glove compartment upward.
  29. Connect the glove compartment isolator. Close the glove compartment.
  30. From under the hood, connect the LH bulkhead connector.
    • Tighten the bolt.
    Fig 22: Connecting LH Bulkhead Connector
    G03880671Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Repower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
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