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Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN article.
  2. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to CONSOLE - FLOOR, FUSION, MILAN  or CONSOLE - FLOOR, MKZ  in this service information.
  3. Remove the selector lever or the gearshift lever. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS - AISIN AW21/6F35 -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ (EXCEPT HYBRID) article or AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS - FUSION HYBRID, MILAN HYBRID & MKZ HYBRID article.
  4. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel side finish panels.
    • Pull the sides of the instrument panel side finish panels away from the instrument panel to release the retaining tabs.
  5. Remove the LH and RH weatherstrips from the front door openings near the instrument panel.
  6. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM & ORNAMENTATION -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
  7. Remove the LH and RH lower cowl panels. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim - Exploded View in INTERIOR TRIM & ORNAMENTATION -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
  8. If equipped, remove the RH lower instrument panel insulator.
  9. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors located at the LH lower cowl.
    Fig 1: Locating LH Lower Cowl Electrical Connectors
    G06271522Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the small gray and the black electrical connectors from the Smart Junction Box (SJB).
    Fig 2: Locating Smart Junction Box Small Gray And Black Electrical Connectors
    G06271523Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the 2 screws and position the hood release handle aside.
    Fig 3: Locating Hood Release Handle Screws
    G06271524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the bulkhead electrical connector and the antenna cable located at the RH lower cowl. If equipped, disconnect the satellite antenna.
    Fig 4: Locating Bulkhead Electrical Connector And Antenna Cable Of RH Lower Cowl
    G06271525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Fully lower the glove compartment door and disconnect the 2 A/C electrical connectors.
    Fig 5: Locating Glove Compartment Door A/C Electrical Connectors
    G07789173Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the electrical connector and the 2 wire harness retainers located on the floor between the front seats.
    Fig 6: Locating Electrical Connector And Wire Harness Retainers
    G06271527Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the 2 nuts and position the steering column pinch bolt cover aside.
    Fig 7: Locating Steering Column Pinch Bolt Cover Nuts
    G06271528Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt.
    • To install, use a new steering column shaft bolt and tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
      Fig 8: Locating Steering Column Shaft Bolt
      G06271529Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    17. NOTE: Index-mark the steering column shaft position to the steering gear for reference during installation.
  17. Detach the upper steering column shaft from the steering column.
  18. Disconnect the in-vehicle temperature sensor aspirator hose from the heater core and evaporator core housing, if equipped, in the following sequence.
    1. Separate the aspirator hose retaining clips away from the heater core and evaporator core housing.
    2. Pull the aspirator hose away from the heater core and evaporator core housing.
      Fig 9: Disconnecting In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor Aspirator Hose From Heater Core And Evaporator Core Housing
      G06271530Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the Instrument Cluster (IC). For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER & WARNING CHIMES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
  20. Through the IC opening, remove the 2 IC opening bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  21. Remove the 3 instrument panel center support bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  22. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel lower bolts from the outer sides of the instrument panel.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
    23. NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, the aid of an assistant is required to carry out this step.
    NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are not hindered before removing the instrument panel or damage to the components may occur.
  23. Remove the instrument panel.
    • Through the instrument panel side finish panel openings, remove the 3 instrument panel side bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
    24. NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, the aid of an assistant is required when positioning the instrument panel to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are correctly routed when installing the instrument panel or damage to the components may occur.
  24. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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