Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the center instrument panel finish panel.
- Remove the screws.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Center Instrument Panel Finish Panel
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the screws and remove the hood latch release handle.

Fig 2: Removing Hood Latch Release Handle
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Remove the screws and remove the instrument panel steering column cover.

Fig 3: Removing Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover
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Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement bolts.

Fig 4: Removing Instrument Panel Steering Column Opening Cover Reinforcement
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If equipped, position the column gear shift lever aside.
Remove the screws and pull the instrument cluster finish panel out from the instrument panel.

Fig 5: Pulling Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Out From Instrument Panel
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Disconnect the headlamp and the dimmer switch electrical connectors and remove the instrument cluster finish panel.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Headlamp/Dimmer Switch Connector & Removing Instrument Cluster Finish Panel
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Remove the dimmer switch.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the dimmer switch.
  
  Fig 7: Removing dimmer switch
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.