Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: When installing a new overhead trip computer (OTC), the OTC must be configured for electronic automatic temperature control (EATC). Refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION article.

Open the overhead sunglasses compartment and remove the screw.

Fig 1: Removing Screw
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Grasp the front of the overhead console and pull down to remove the console.

Fig 2: Removing Console
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Remove the message center.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Disconnect the connector and remove the message center.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Message Center
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.