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Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Non-Hybrid shown, Hybrid similar.
Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Cluster, Lens, Mask Assembly And Screws
G06262899Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION TABLE

Item Part Number Description
1 10849 Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
2 10890 IPC lens and mask assembly (Fusion and Milan)
2 10B885 IPC lens (MKZ)
3 - Screw (1 required, non-hybrid) (4 required, hybrid)

All vehicles 

  1. Remove the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) .

    Fusion and Milan 

    NOTE: Make sure the screw(s) are securely tightened, but do not over-tighten to prevent stripping the screw out.
    NOTE: While the IPC  lens is removed, the IPC  must remain with the gauges facing upward to maintain gauge calibration.
  2. Remove the screw (non-hybrid) or the 4 screws (hybrid).
  3. Release the 6 tabs (non-hybrid) or 8 tabs (hybrid) and remove the lens and mask assembly.

    MKZ 

  4. Release the 8 tabs and remove the lens.

    All vehicles 

  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.