Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Adjust the steering column to the full tilt down and full extended position.
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
1. Remove the pin-type retainers.
2. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover
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Remove the outer instrument panel finish panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Fig 2: Removing Outer Instrument Panel Finish Panel
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Remove the inner instrument panel finish panel.

Fig 3: Removing Inner Instrument Panel Finish Panel
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Position the instrument panel cluster finish panel aside.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the instrument panel cluster finish panel.
Fig 4: Positioning Instrument Panel Cluster Finish Panel Aside
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Disconnect the in-car air temperature sensor and remove the instrument panel cluster finish panel.

Fig 5: Disconnecting In-Car Air Temperature Sensor
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.