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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the instrument panel cluster finish panel. For additional information, see INSTRUMENT PANEL -- CLUSTER FINISH PANEL .
    CAUTION: Prior to removal of the module, it is necessary to upload module configuration information to the diagnostic tool. This information needs to be downloaded into the new module once installed. For additional information, see MODULE CONFIGURATION .
    CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
    CAUTION: To avoid damaging the instrument cluster lens, place a protective cloth over the upper steering column cover before removing the instrument cluster.
    NOTE: The instrument cluster is not repairable at the dealership. Do not disassemble the instrument cluster.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  3. Remove the hood latch release handle.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the handle.
    Fig 1: Removing Hood Latch Release Handle
    G01275176Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the cover.
    Fig 2: Removing Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover
    G01275177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the floor heat duct.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Remove the duct.
    Fig 3: Removing Floor Heat Duct
    G01275178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Loosen the two LH instrument panel tunnel brace bolts.
    Fig 4: Loosening Instrument Tunnel Brace Bolts
    G01275179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the steering column reinforcement.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the reinforcement.
    Fig 5: Removing Steering Column Reinforcement
    G01275180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Lower the steering column.
    1. Loosen, but do not remove, the four nuts.
    2. Lower the column.
    Fig 6: Lowering Steering Column
    G01275181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver electrical connector. For additional information, MODULE - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT TRANSCEIVER .
  10. Remove the instrument cluster.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the instrument cluster.
    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 7: Removing Instrument Cluster
    G01275182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    CAUTION: Once the new module is installed, it is necessary to download the module configuration information from the diagnostic tool into the new module. For additional information, see MODULE CONFIGURATION .
    CAUTION: To avoid damaging the instrument cluster lens, place a protective cloth over the upper steering column cover before installing the instrument cluster.
    NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
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