Removal and Installation

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Remove the instrument panel cluster finish panel. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL - CLUSTER FINISH PANEL in this article.
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: Removing Dual Fuel Bezel
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

Fig 2: Locating 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 five screws.
  - Four screws if equipped with manual transmission or manual 4x4.
2. Remove the instrument panel center finish panel.
  - Disconnect the electrical connector.
    
    Fig 4: Removing Instrument Panel Center Finish Panel
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.