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Instrument Panel: Installation

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    NOTE: This step requires an assistant.
  1. Install the instrument panel.
  2. Install the LH instrument panel cowl side bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
    Fig 1: Identifying LH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolts
    GF0005251Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the lower RH instrument panel cowl side bolt.
    • Tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
    Fig 2: Identifying Lower RH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolt
    GF0005250Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the upper RH instrument panel cowl side bolt.
    • Tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
    Fig 3: Identifying Upper RH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolt
    GF0005249Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the LH instrument panel center support bolt.
    • Tighten to 35 N.m (26 lb-ft).
    Fig 4: Identifying LH Instrument Panel Center Support Bolt
    GF0005248Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the LH instrument panel end finish panel.
    Fig 5: Identifying LH Instrument Panel End Finish Panel
    GF0005247Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the instrument panel cowl top bolts.
    • Install the bolts.
      • Tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb-in).
    • Install the bolt.
      • Tighten to 3 N.m (27 lb-in).
    • Install the cowl top attaching bolt covers.
    Fig 6: Identifying Cowl Top Attaching Bolt And Bolt Covers
    GF0005252Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the autolamp sunload sensor finish panel.
    • Connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Locating Auto Lamp Sunload Sensor Finish Panel
    GF0005245Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the RH cowl side bolt cover.
    Fig 8: Identifying RH Cowl Side Bolt Cover
    GF0005244Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the RH ground bolt.
    • Tighten to 3 N.m (27 lb-in).
    Fig 9: Identifying RH Ground Bolt
    GF0005243Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the RH cowl side electrical connectors.
    Fig 10: Locating RH Cowl Side Electrical Connectors
    GF0005242Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Lower the glove compartment.
    • Open the glove compartment.
    • While releasing the glove compartment stops, lower the glove compartment.
    Fig 11: Identifying Lower Glove Compartment
    GF0005238Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the climate control vacuum harness connector.
    Fig 12: Identifying Climate Control Vacuum Harness Connector
    GF0005240Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the blend door actuator electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Locating Blend Door Actuator Harness Connector
    GF0005239Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Close the glove compartment.
    • Depress the glove compartment stops.
    • Close the glove compartment.
    Fig 14: Identifying Glove Compartment Stops
    GF0005241Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Connect the ECS module electrical connector.
    • Connect the ECS module electrical connector.
    • Install the locking clip.
    Fig 15: Identifying ECS Module Electrical Connector And Locking Clip
    GF0005253Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the ECS module cover.
    Fig 16: Locating Electronic Crash Sensor (ECS) Module Cover
    GF0005236Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. If equipped, connect the transmission shift cable to the steering column.
    • Connect the cable to the steering column bracket.
    • Connect the cable to the steering column shift lever.
    Fig 17: Connecting Transmission Shift Cable To Steering Column
    GF0005235Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
    • Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
    • Install the steering column shaft pinch bolt.
      • To install, tighten to:
        • 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) (vehicles built through 4/2005).
        • 28 Nm (21 lb-ft) (vehicles built after 4/2005).
    Fig 18: Identifying Steering Column Shaft Pinch Bolt
    GF0005254Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. If equipped, connect the adjustable pedal motor harness electrical connector.
    Fig 19: Locating Adjustable Pedal Motor Harness Electrical Connector
    GF0005233Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. If equipped, connect the adjustable pedal motor electrical connector.
    Fig 20: Locating Adjustable Pedal Motor Electrical Connector
    GF0005232Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Through the steering column opening, connect the wiring harness electrical connector.
    Fig 21: Locating Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    GF0005231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. If equipped, connect the CPP switch electrical connector.
    Fig 22: Locating CPP Switch Electrical Connector
    GF0005230Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Connect the BPP switch electrical connector.
    Fig 23: Locating Brake Pedal Position (BPP) Switch Electrical Connector
    GF0005229Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Connect the parking brake switch electrical connector.
    Fig 24: Locating Parking Brake Switch Electrical Connector
    GF0005228Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Position the CJB aside.
    • Release the tab.
    Fig 25: Locating CJB
    GF0005227Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the parking brake release handle.
    • Position the parking brake release handle.
    • Install the nuts.
      • Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
    Fig 26: Locating Parking Brake Release Handle Nuts
    GF0005255Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Connect the in-line electrical connector.
    Fig 27: Locating In-Line Electrical Connector
    GF0005225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Connect the CJB electrical connectors.
    Fig 28: Locating CJB Electrical Connectors
    GF0005224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the CJB.
    • Connect the tab.
    • Install the bolt.
      • Tighten to 13 N.m (10 lb-ft).
    Fig 29: Identifying CJB Bolt
    GF0005256Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Install the instrument panel steering column cover.
    • Position the instrument panel steering column cover by positioning lower hooks into slots at bottom of instrument panel.
    • Push retainer clips into the instrument panel.
    Fig 30: Installing Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover
    GF0005257Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Route the antenna cable into the inner fender opening.
    • Seat the antenna cable grommet into the dash panel.
    • Route the antenna cable into the inner fender opening.
    Fig 31: Routing Antenna Cable Into Inner Fender Opening
    GF0005221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Install the RH front fender splash shield.
    • Position the front fender splash shield.
    • Install the pin-type retainers.
    • Install the screws.
    • Install the 3 nuts.
    Fig 32: Locating Front Fender Splash Shield Screws And Nuts
    GF0005258Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Install the antenna base. For additional information, refer to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS article.
  35. Install the LH and RH front door weatherstrips.
    Fig 33: Positioning Front Door Weatherstrips Aside
    GF0005219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Install the LH and RH A-pillar lower trim panels.
    • Position the A-pillar lower trim panels.
    • Install the pin-type retainers.
    Fig 34: Identifying LH And RH A-Pillar Lower Trim Panels And Pin Type Retainers
    GF0005259Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Install the LH and RH scuff plates.
  38. If equipped with a manual transmission, install the upper gearshift lever.
  39. Install the upper gearshift lever bolts.
    • Tighten to 28 N.m (21 lb-ft).
    Fig 35: Locating Upper Gearshift Lever Bolts
    GF0005213Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. If equipped with manual transmission, install the shift lever boot.
    • Install the screws.
    Fig 36: Locating Gearshift Lever Boot Screws
    GF0005212Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Feed the wiring harness into the engine compartment and connect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 37: Connecting Electrical Connectors
    GF0005214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Connect the CJB cable at the junction block.
    • Feed the cable into the engine compartment and install the wiring harness grommet.
    • Install the nut.
    Fig 38: Connecting CJB Cable At Junction Block
    GF0005215Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Clip the instrument panel harness locator into the pedal bracket.
    Fig 39: Clipping Instrument Panel Harness Locator Into Pedal Bracket
    GF0005216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Clip the harness locator to the PCM bracket.
    Fig 40: Clipping Harness Locator To PCM Bracket
    GF0005217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Repower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
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