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Instrument Panel: Removal

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CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
  1. Remove the passenger side air bag module. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  2. Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
  3. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to FLOOR CONSOLE .
  4. Remove the engine cover.
    • Release the engine cover latches and remove the engine cover.
    Fig 1: Removing The Engine Cover
    G02767289Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the instrument panel cowl top screws.
    Fig 2: Removing Instrument Panel Cowl Top Screws
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  6. Remove the upper center instrument panel access panel.
    Fig 3: Removing Upper Center Instrument Panel Access Panel
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  7. Disconnect the climate control vacuum harness connector.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Climate Control Vacuum Harness Connector
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  8. Remove the LH upper access panel.
    Fig 5: Removing LH Upper Access Panel
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  9. Remove the instrument panel cowl top nut.
    Fig 6: Removing Instrument Panel Cowl Top Nut
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  10. Remove the instrument panel dash brace (044F48).
    1. Remove the six dash brace bolts.
    2. Remove the instrument panel dash brace.
    Fig 7: Removing Instrument Panel Dash Brace
    G02767295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. From under the hood, position the coolant reservoir aside.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Position the coolant reservoir aside.
    Fig 8: Identifying Position Coolant Reservoir Aside
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  12. Remove the main wiring assembly/lower bulkhead connector.
    1. Loosen the bulkhead connector bolt.
    2. Disconnect the bulkhead connector clips.
    3. Remove the bulkhead connector.
    Fig 9: Removing Bulkhead Connector
    G02767297Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the RH A-pillar lower trim panel.
    Fig 10: Removing RH A-Pillar Lower Trim Panel
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  14. Disconnect the electronic crash sensor (ECS) module electrical connector.
    1. Remove the locking clip.
    2. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Connector
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  15. Disconnect the RH instrument panel cowl side wiring electrical connectors.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting RH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Wiring Electrical Connectors
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  16. Disconnect the antenna cable from the radio and release the cable locators from the instrument panel.
  17. Remove the RH instrument panel bolts.
    Fig 13: Removing RH Instrument Panel Bolts
    G02767301Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the LH instrument panel bolts.
    Fig 14: Removing LH Instrument Panel Bolts
    G02767302Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    19. NOTE: Removing the instrument panel (04320) from the vehicle requires an assistant
    Fig 15: Removing Instrument Panel
    G02767303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle through the passenger side door.
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