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.

Remove the instrument panel cluster finish panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL - CLUSTER FINISH PANEL .
Remove the screws and the utility hook or if equipped, remove the dual fuel bezel.
- If equipped with the dual fuel switch bezel, disconnect the electrical connector.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Open the ashtray/beverage holder to gain access to the lower beverage holder screws.

Fig 2: Remove lower ashtray/beverage holder screws

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the lower ashtray/beverage holder screws.
Remove the ashtray/beverage holder.
1. Remove the upper screws.
2. Remove the ashtray/beverage holder.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Ashtray/Beverage Holder
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the instrument panel center finish panel.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the instrument panel center finish panel.
  - Disconnect the electrical connector.
    
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.