Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
Remove the center instrument panel finish panel.
- Remove the screws.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Center Instrument Panel Finish Panel
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Remove the screws and remove the hood latch release handle.

Fig 2: Removing Hood Latch Release Handle
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Remove the screws and remove the instrument panel steering column cover.

Fig 3: Removing Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover
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Remove the bolts and the lower instrument panel reinforcement.

Fig 4: Removing Lower Instrument Panel Reinforcement
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If equipped, position the column-mounted transmission range selector lever aside.
Remove the screws and pull the instrument cluster finish panel out from the instrument panel.

Fig 5: Pulling Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Out From Instrument Panel
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Disconnect the headlamp and the dimmer switch electrical connectors and remove the instrument cluster finish panel.

Fig 6: Removing Instrument Cluster Finish Panel
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Remove the instrument cluster screws.

Fig 7: Removing Instrument Cluster Screws
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If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the transmission range indicator.

Fig 8: Removing Transmission Range Indicator
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Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the instrument cluster.

Fig 9: Removing Instrument Cluster
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.