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.

All Vehicles

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Open the sunglass compartment and remove the screw.

Fig 1: Removing Screw
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Release the front of the overhead console.

Fig 2: Releasing Front Of Overhead Console
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Vehicles without video display
Release the rear of the overhead console.

Fig 3: Releasing Rear Of Overhead Console
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Remove the overhead console.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Vehicles with video display
Remove the air vent.

Fig 4: Removing Air Vent
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Remove the screws.

Fig 5: Removing Screws
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NOTE: The overhead console is equipped with a strap to provide support during removal and installation.

Lower the overhead console.
- Open the video display.
- Remove the screws.
- Connect the strap if it has become detached.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Screws
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Disconnect the front electrical connectors.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Front Electrical Connectors
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Disconnect the rear electrical connectors.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Rear Electrical Connectors
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Disconnect the strap and remove the overhead console.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Strap And Remove Overhead Console
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.