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In-Vehicle Crossbeam: Installation

    NOTE: To avoid damaging the front door trim panel, the help of an assistant is required to carry out this step.
    NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are correctly routed when installing the in-vehicle crossbeam.
  1. Position the in-vehicle crossbeam into the vehicle and install, but do not tighten, the following:
    • Six instrument panel side bolts.
    • Four instrument panel center support bolts.
    • Three instrument panel upper cowl bolts.
  2. Tighten the 6 instrument panel side bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
  3. Tighten the 4 instrument panel center support bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
  4. Tighten the 3 instrument panel upper cowl bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
  5. Connect the stability control sensor cluster electrical connector.
    6. Fig 1: Identifying Connector
    GF0045473Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the small RCM electrical connector.
    7. Fig 2: Connecting Restraints Control Module (RCM) Small Electrical Connector
    GF0016576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. If equipped, connect the electrical connector located on the steering column opening bracket.
    8. Fig 3: Identifying Connector
    GF0045472Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the 2 SJB electrical connectors.
    9. Fig 4: Identifying SJB Connectors
    GF0045471Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the wire harness pin-type retainer onto the SJB.
  10. Connect the LH side main wiring harness electrical connector.
    11. Fig 5: Connecting LH Side Main Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    GF0016575Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  11. Install the upper steering column shaft to the steering column.
  12. Rotate the steering wheel to gain access to the steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt.
  13. Install a new steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt.
    • Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
    14. Fig 6: Installing Steering Column Pinch Bolt
    GF0016574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Rotate the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
  15. Connect the heater hoses.
    16. Fig 7: Identifying Heater Hoses
    GF0016560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the TXV manifold and the TXV manifold bolt.
    • Install new O-ring seals.
    • Tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
    17. Fig 8: Identifying Bolt And O-Rings
    GF0016561Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Connect the vacuum hose and the evaporator purge solenoid hose to the upper intake manifold.
    18. Fig 9: Identifying Vacuum Hose And Evaporator Purge Solenoid Hose
    GF0045476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the strut tower cross brace.
    • Install the LH and RH strut upper mount nuts
      • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
    19. Fig 10: Identifying Nuts
    GF0045467Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the PCM bracket and the 3 nuts.
    20. Fig 11: Identifying Nuts
    GF0045465Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the PCM and the 2 nuts.
    • Connect the 3 PCM electrical connectors.
    21. Fig 12: Identifying Nuts
    GF0045464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS article.
  22. Charge the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
  23. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  24. Install the instrument panel upper section. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel Upper Section .
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