Removal & Installation (Bronco, Pickup & Van)

Disconnect negative battery cable. On models with tilt column, position steering wheel in full down position. On models with column shift, set parking brake and move shift lever to lowest position. On all models, unsnap right and left molding.
Remove headlight knob. Use a hook tool to release knob lock spring. Remove 2 exposed screws under right and left molding. Unsnap 5 retaining clips by pulling cluster trim panel rearward. On A/T models, remove loop on shift indicator cable from column retainer pin.
On all models, remove thumb wheel bracket screw and detach bracket from steering column. Remove cluster finish panel. Remove 4 cluster-to-panel screws. Pull cluster away from panel to disconnect electrical connectors. To install, reverse removal procedure.