Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Instrument Cluster

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Prior to removal of the instrument cluster, it is necessary to upload the instrument cluster configuration information to the diagnostic tool. For additional information, refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION .

Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
Remove the instrument cluster finish panel. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
Remove the 4 screws and the instrument cluster.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Download the instrument cluster configuration information from the diagnostic tool into the new instrument cluster. For additional information, refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION .