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Instrument Panel: Installation

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.

    All Vehicles 

    NOTE: This step requires an assistant.
  1. Align and position the instrument panel in the vehicle.
  2. Install the RH instrument panel bolts.
    Fig 1: Installing RH Instrument Panel Bolts
    G01495264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the LH instrument panel bolts.
    Fig 2: Installing LH Instrument Panel Bolts
    G01495265Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the instrument panel bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing Instrument Panel Bolts
    G01495266Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    5. Navigator Only 

  5. Install the instrument panel defroster grille.
    Fig 4: Installing Instrument Panel Defroster Grille
    G01495267Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: The LH brace is similar to Expedition; RH brace shown.
  6. Position the instrument panel floor braces and install the bolts.
    • Position the carpet aside.
      Fig 5: Positioning Instrument Panel Floor Braces And Installing Bolts
      G01495268Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the floor console bracket and loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 6: Positioning Floor Console Bracket And Loosely Installing Bolts
    G01495269Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    8. Expedition Only 

  8. Install the instrument panel cowl top bolt covers.
    Fig 7: Installing Instrument Panel Cowl Top Bolt Covers
    G01495270Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the instrument panel floor braces and the install bolts.
    • Position the carpet aside.
      Fig 8: Positioning Instrument Panel Floor Braces And Installing Bolts
      G01495271Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

      • All Vehicles 

  10. Install the instrument panel floor brace bolts.
    Fig 9: Installing Instrument Panel Floor Brace Bolts
    G01495272Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the RH instrument panel electrical connectors.
    1. Connect the electrical connectors.
    2. Install the RH ground wire and bolt.
    3. Connect the in-line antenna connector.
      Fig 10: Connecting RH Instrument Panel Electrical Connectors
      G01495273Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. NOTE: Expedition shown; Navigator similar.
    Fig 11: Installing RH Instrument Panel Side Finish Panel
    G01495274Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the RH instrument panel side finish panel.
  13. If equipped, connect the EATC hose to the evaporator case.
    Fig 12: Connecting EATC Hose To Evaporator Case
    G01495275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the climate control head vacuum harness and the electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Connecting Climate Control Head Vacuum Harness And Electrical Connector
    G01495276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. If equipped, position the valance panel and install the three pin-type retainers.
    Fig 14: Installing Three Pin-Type Retainers
    G01495277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    16. Expedition Only 

  16. Position the steering column shift cable bracket and install the screw.
    Fig 15: Installing Screw
    G01495278Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Connect the steering column shift cable.
    Fig 16: Connecting Steering Column Shift Cable
    G01495279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the steering column shrouds.
    1. Position the upper and lower shrouds on the column.
    2. Install the screws.
      Fig 17: Installing Steering Column Shrouds
      G01495280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

      3. All Vehicles 

  19. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column and install the pinch bolt.
    Fig 18: Installing Pinch Bolt
    G01495281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Connect the cruise control deactivator and the brake on/off switch electrical connectors.
    Fig 19: Connecting Cruise Control Deactivator And Brake On/Off Switch Electrical Connectors
    G01495282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. If equipped, connect the adjustable pedal motor harness electrical connector.
  22. Install the RH ground wire and bolt.
    Fig 20: Installing RH Ground Wire And Bolt
    G01495283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Connect the two electrical connectors.
    Fig 21: Connecting Electrical Connectors
    G01495284Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Connect the LH instrument panel electrical connectors and the bulkhead connector.
    • Tighten the bolt.
    • Insert the main wiring harness locators.
      Fig 22: Connecting LH Instrument Panel Electrical Connectors And Bulkhead Connector
      G01495285Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Position the steering column reinforcement panel and install the bolts.
    Fig 23: Positioning Steering Column Reinforcement Panel And Installing Bolts
    G01495286Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Install the hood release and parking brake release handle.
    1. Position the release handles.
    2. Install the bolts.
      Fig 24: Installing Hood Release And Parking Brake Release Handle
      G01495287Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the instrument panel steering column cover.
    1. Position the cover on the instrument panel.
    2. Install the screws.
      Fig 25: Installing Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover
      G01495288Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    28. NOTE: Make sure that the locator tabs on the windshield side garnish mouldings locate in the slots on the instrument panel.
    Fig 26: Installing LH And RH Windshield Side Garnish Mouldings
    G01495289Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Install the LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings.
  29. Install the LH and RH assist handles.
    1. Position the assist handle.
    2. Install the bolts.
    3. Install the covers.
      Fig 27: Installing LH And RH Assist Handles
      G01495290Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the LH and RH A-pillar lower trim panels.
    1. Position the A-pillar lower trim panel.
    2. Install the pin-type retainer.
    3. Install the scuff plate.
      Fig 28: Installing LH And RH A-Pillar Lower Trim Panels
      G01495291Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Install the LH and RH door weatherstrip seals.
    Fig 29: Installing LH And RH Door Weatherstrip Seals
    G01495292Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. If equipped, install the RH instrument panel insulator.
    • Connect the instrument panel insulator lamp.

    33. Navigator Only 

  33. Tighten the floor console bracket bolts.
    Fig 30: Installing RH Instrument Panel Insulator
    G01495293Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    34. All Vehicles 

  34. Install the passenger air bag module. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

    35. Navigator Only 

  35. Install the driver airbag module. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

    36. Expedition Only 

  36. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .

    37. All Vehicles 

  37. If equipped, install the floor console. For additional information, refer to FLOOR CONSOLE - FRONT, NAVIGATOR  or FLOOR CONSOLE - FRONT, EXPEDITION .
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