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Item 12: Pedal and Bracket Assembly Removal Note

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  1. Remove the wiper arms.
    • Raise the wiper arm to the vertical position, then pull outward to release the retainer.
    Fig 1: Removing Wiper Arms
    G03180262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the cowl grille.
    • The grille is secured with 14 spring clips. Pull upward on the grille to release the clips.
    Fig 2: Removing Cowl Grille
    G03180263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the instrument panel support bolt.
    Fig 3: Removing Instrument Panel Support Bolt
    G03180264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the front console. For additional information, REFER to BODY SYSTEM - INTERIOR .
  5. Remove the four instrument panel support bracket screws.
    Fig 4: Removing Instrument Panel Support Bracket Screws
    G03180265Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the door scuff plates.
    Fig 5: Removing Door Scuff Plates
    G03180266Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the retainer and the A-pillar lower trim panels.
    Fig 6: Removing Retainer And A-Pillar Lower Trim Panels
    G03180267Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the instrument panel side finish panels.
    Fig 7: Removing Instrument Panel Side Finish Panels
    G03180268Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the caps.
    Fig 8: Removing Caps
    G03180269Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the bolts and the assist handles.
    Fig 9: Removing Bolts And Assist Handles
    G03180270Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the windshield side garnish moulding.
    Fig 10: Removing Windshield Side Garnish Moulding
    G03180271Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the defroster grille.
    Fig 11: Removing Defroster Grille
    G03180272Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the instrument panel support bolts.
    Fig 12: Removing Instrument Panel Support Bolts
    G03180273Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the screws and the finish panel.
    Fig 13: Removing Screws And Finish Panel
    G03180274Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to CLOCKSPRING CENTERING .
  15. Secure the steering wheel to prevent it from rotating.
  16. Remove the bolt and separate the steering shafts.
    Fig 14: Removing Bolt And Separating Steering Shafts
    G03180275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the instrument panel support bolts.
    Fig 15: Removing Instrument Panel Support Bolts
    G03180276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Loosen the bolt and disconnect the bulkhead electrical connectors.
    Fig 16: Loosening Bolt
    G03180277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Pull the instrument panel approximately 25.4 mm (1 inch) away from the dash panel.
    Fig 17: Pulling Instrument Panel
    G03180278Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the adjustable brake pedal assembly.
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