Removal and Installation

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Remove the instrument cluster finish panel. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL .
Remove the screws and the utility hook or if equipped, remove the dual fuel bezel.
- If equipped with the dual fuel switch bezel, disconnect the electrical connector.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Dual Fuel Switch Bezel Screws
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Open the ashtray/beverage holder to gain access to the lower beverage holder screws.

Fig 2: Locating Lower Ashtray/Beverage Holder Screws

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the lower ashtray/beverage holder screws.
Remove the ashtray/beverage holder.
1. Remove the upper screws.
2. Remove the ashtray/beverage holder.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Ashtray/Beverage Holder And Screws
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the instrument panel center finish panel.
1. Remove the 5 screws.
  - Four screws if equipped with manual transmission or manual four wheel drive (4WD).
2. Remove the instrument panel center finish panel.
  - Disconnect the electrical connector.
    
    Fig 4: Identifying Instrument Panel Center Finish Panel And Screws
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.