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Instrument Panel: Installation

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CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
    NOTE: Two technicians are required to carry out this step.
  1. Install the instrument panel.
  2. Install the instrument panel cowl top screws.
    Fig 1: Installing Instrument Panel Cowl Top Screws
    G02165265Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the RH instrument panel cowl side bolt and nut.
    Fig 2: Installing Right Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolt & Nut
    G02165266Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the LH instrument panel cowl side bolt and nut.
    Fig 3: Installing Left Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolt & Nut
    G02165267Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the driver side outer instrument panel cowl side reinforcement bolt and cover.
    Fig 4: Installing Driver Side Outer Instrument Panel Cowl Side Reinforcement Bolt & Cover
    G02165268Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Tighten the instrument panel upper reinforcement bolts.
    Fig 5: Tighten Instrument Panel Upper Reinforcement Bolts
    G02165269Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. CAUTION: Be sure the steering column cover reinforcement is in place before completing this step.
    Fig 6: Installing Instrument Panel Tunnel Brace Bolts
    G02165270Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the four instrument panel tunnel brace bolts.
    • Reposition the carpet.
  8. If equipped, connect the ignition shift interlock electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Connect Ignition Shift Interlock Electrical Connector
    G02165271Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the LH electrical connectors through the instrument panel side opening.
    Fig 8: Connect Left Electrical Connectors
    G02165272Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Connect the LH junction box electrical connector.
    • Reposition the carpet.
    Fig 9: Connecting Left Junction Box Electrical Connector
    G02165273Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
    1. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
    2. Install the pinch bolt.
    Fig 10: Connecting Intermediate Shaft To Steering Column
    G02165274Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the passenger side tunnel electrical connector.
    Fig 11: Connecting Passenger Side Tunnel Electrical Connector
    G02165275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the RH electrical connectors through the instrument panel side opening.
    Fig 12: Connecting Right Electrical Connectors
    G02165276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the RH bulkhead electrical connector.
    1. Connect the RH bulkhead electrical connector.
    2. Tighten the bolt.
    Fig 13: Connecting Right Bulkhead Electrical Connector
    G02165277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Position the hood release handle and cable and install the screws.
    Fig 14: Installing Hood Release Handle & Cable
    G02165278Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the LH and RH instrument panel side finish panels.
    Fig 15: Installing Instrument Panel Side Finish Panels
    G02165279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the instrument panel defroster opening grille assembly.
    • Connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 16: Installing Instrument Panel Defroster Opening Grille Assembly
    G02165280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the LH and RH windshield side garnish moldings.
    Fig 17: Installing Windshield Side Garnish Moldings
    G02165281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the LH and RH A-pillar lower trim panels.
    Fig 18: Installing A-Pillar Lower Trim Panels
    G02165282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the LH and RH door weatherstrips.
    Fig 19: Installing Door Weatherstrips
    G02165283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the LH and RH scuff plates.
    Fig 20: Installing Scuff Plates
    G02165284Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Position the LH instrument panel insulator and install the three pin-type retainers.
    • Connect the courtesy lamp.
    Fig 21: Installing Instrument Panel Insulator Pin-Type Retainers
    G02165285Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Position the RH instrument panel insulator and install the two pin-type retainers.
    • Connect the courtesy lamp.
    Fig 22: Installing Instrument Panel Insulator Pin-Type Retainers
    G02165286Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. If equipped, install the automatic transmission selector lever assembly.
  25. Install the console A/C duct.
    Fig 23: Installing A/C Duct
    G02165287Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Install the floor console. For additional information, see CONSOLE - FLOOR .
  27. Install the driver air bag module. For additional information, see DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
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