Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Remove the center instrument panel finish panel.
1. Rotate the center instrument panel finish panel vents inward.
2. Through the vent openings, grasp the center instrument panel finish panel and pull outward.
3. Remove the center instrument panel finish panel.
  - Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    
    Fig 1: Removing Center Instrument Panel Finish Panel
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: On automatic transmissions, move the shift lever to the 1 position to make removal easier.

Remove the upper steering column cover.
- If equipped, disconnect the bi-fuel tank selector switch.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Upper Steering Column Cover
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the headlamp switch.
Remove the instrument panel finish panel.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the instrument panel finish panel.
  - If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector.
    
    Fig 3: Removing Instrument Panel Finish Panel
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the instrument cluster panel.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the instrument cluster panel.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Instrument Cluster Panel
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.