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Instrument Panel: Installation

    NOTE: To avoid damage to the instrument panel, an assistant is required when carrying out this step.
    NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are correctly routed when installing the instrument panel.
  1. Install the instrument panel.
  2. Install, but do not tighten, the 6 instrument panel side bolts.
  3. Install, but do not tighten, the 4 instrument panel center support bolts.
  4. Install, but do not tighten, the 3 instrument panel upper cowl bolts.
  5. Tighten the 6 instrument panel side bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
  6. Tighten the 4 instrument panel center support bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
  7. Tighten the 3 instrument panel upper cowl bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
  8. Connect the stability control sensor cluster electrical connector.
    9. Fig 1: Identifying Connector
    GF0045473Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the small RCM electrical connector.
    10. Fig 2: Connecting Restraints Control Module (RCM) Small Electrical Connector
    GF0016576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. If equipped, connect the electrical connector located on the steering column opening bracket.
    11. Fig 3: Identifying Connector
    GF0045472Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the 2 SJB electrical connectors.
    12. Fig 4: Identifying SJB Connectors
    GF0045471Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the wire harness pin-type retainer onto the SJB.
  13. Connect the LH side main wiring harness electrical connector.
    14. 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.
  14. Install the upper steering column shaft to the steering column.
  15. Rotate the steering wheel to gain access to the steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt.
  16. Install a new steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt.
    • Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
    17. Fig 6: Installing Steering Column Pinch Bolt
    GF0016574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Rotate the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
  18. Install the hood release handle and tighten the 2 screws.
    19. Fig 7: Installing Hood Release Handle Screws
    GF0016573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the steering column opening trim panel and the 3 bolts.
    20. Fig 8: Installing Steering Column Cover
    GF0016572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the RH and LH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
  21. Install the RH and LH instrument panel side finish panels.
    22. Fig 9: Identifying Instrument Panel Side Finish Panels
    GF0045470Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the ground wires and the 2 bolts to the floor pan tunnel.
    23. Fig 10: Installing Ground Wires To Floor Pan Tunnel
    GF0016570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. If equipped, install the rear footwell duct and the 2 pin-type retainers.
  24. Connect the RH main wiring harness electrical connector and the radio antenna connector.
    25. Fig 11: Identifying Connector
    GF0045469Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the LH and RH front carpet sections.
    • Install the 2 pin-type retainers.
  26. Install the driver footrest pad.
    • Install the 2 pin-type retainers.
    27. Fig 12: Identifying Pin-Type Retainers And Footrest Pad
    GF0016567Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the RH lower instrument panel insulator and the 2 pushpin retainers.
    28. Fig 13: Identifying Pushpin Retainers
    GF0016566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Install the RH and LH lower cowl trim panels.
  29. Install the RH and LH front scuff plate trim panels.
  30. Install the RH and LH front door weatherstrips.
  31. Connect the heater hoses.
    32. Fig 14: Identifying Heater Hoses
    GF0016560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Install the TXV manifold and the TXV manifold bolt.
    • Install new O-rings seals.
    • Tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
    33. Fig 15: Identifying Bolt And O-Rings
    GF0016561Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Connect the vacuum hose and the evaporator purge solenoid hose to the upper intake manifold.
    34. Fig 16: Identifying Vacuum Hose and Evaporator Purge Solenoid Hose
    GF0045468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Install the strut tower cross brace.
    • Install the LH and RH strut upper mount nuts
      • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
    35. Fig 17: Identifying Nuts
    GF0045467Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Install the vacuum hose clip onto the cowl.
    36. Fig 18: Identifying Vacuum Hose Clip
    GF0045466Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Install the PCM bracket and the 3 nuts.
    37. Fig 19: Identifying Nuts
    GF0045465Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Install the PCM and the 2 nuts.
    • Connect the 3 PCM electrical connectors.
    38. Fig 20: Identifying Nuts
    GF0045464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Install the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS article.
  39. Charge the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
  40. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  41. Install the selector lever. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS article.
  42. Install the front seats. For additional information, refer to SEATING article.
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