Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Prior to removal of the instrument cluster, it is necessary to upload the configuration information to the diagnostic tool. This information needs to be downloaded into the new instrument cluster once installed. Refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION .

Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Depower and Repower Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
Remove the instrument panel cluster finish panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
Lower the steering wheel tilt adjustment.
Remove the four instrument cluster screws and pull the instrument cluster away from the instrument panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Four Instrument Cluster Screws
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, disconnect the transmission range indicator.
- Push in the two clips and pull out the transmission range indicator. Position the indicator aside and remove the instrument cluster.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Instrument Cluster
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.