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Instrument Panel: Removal

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  1. Position the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
  2. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, see DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
  3. Remove the floor console. For additional information, see CONSOLE - FLOOR .
  4. Remove the console A/C duct.
    Fig 1: Removing Console A/C Duct
    G02165242Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If equipped, remove the automatic transmission selector lever assembly.
  6. Remove the three pin-type retainers and the LH instrument panel insulator.
    • Disconnect the courtesy lamp.
    Fig 2: Removing Pin-Type Retainers
    G02165243Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the two pin-type retainers and the RH instrument panel insulator.
    • Disconnect the courtesy lamp.
    Fig 3: Removing Pin-Type Retainers
    G02165244Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the LH and RH scuff plates.
    Fig 4: Removing Scuff Plates
    G02165245Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the LH and RH door weatherstrips aside.
    Fig 5: Positioning Door Weatherstrips Aside
    G02165246Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar lower trim panels.
    Fig 6: Removing A-Pillar Lower Trim Panels
    G02165247Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the LH and RH windshield side garnish moldings.
    Fig 7: Removing Windshield Side Garnish Moldings
    G02165248Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the instrument panel defroster opening grille assembly.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Removing Instrument Panel Defroster Opening Grille Assembly
    G02165249Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the instrument panel cowl top screws.
    Fig 9: Removing Instrument Panel Cowl Top Screws
    G02165250Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Loosen the instrument panel upper reinforcement bolts.
    Fig 10: Loosening Instrument Panel Upper Reinforcement Bolts
    G02165251Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel side finish panels.
    Fig 11: Removing Instrument Panel Side Finish Panels
    G02165252Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Position the hood release handle and cable aside.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Position the hood release handle and cable aside.
    Fig 12: Positioning Hood Release Handle & Cable Aside
    G02165253Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the upper RH bulkhead electrical connector.
    1. Loosen the bolt.
    2. Disconnect the upper RH bulkhead electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Upper Right Bulkhead Electrical Connector
    G02165254Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the RH electrical connectors through the instrument panel side opening.
    Fig 14: Disconnecting Right Electrical Connectors
    G02165255Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Disconnect the passenger side tunnel electrical connector.
    Fig 15: Disconnecting Passenger Side Tunnel Electrical Connector
    G02165256Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    20. CAUTION: Secure the steering wheel to prevent any rotation or damage to the air bag sliding contact.
    Fig 16: Separating Intermediate Shaft From Steering Column
    G02165257Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
    1. Remove the pinch bolt.
    2. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
  21. Disconnect the LH junction box electrical connector.
    • Position the carpet aside to gain access to the connector.
    Fig 17: Disconnecting Left Junction Box Electrical Connector
    G02165258Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Disconnect the LH electrical connectors through the instrument panel side opening.
    Fig 18: Disconnecting Left Electrical Connectors
    G02165259Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. If equipped, disconnect the ignition shift interlock electrical connector.
    Fig 19: Disconnecting Ignition Shift Interlock Electrical Connector
    G02165260Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the four instrument panel tunnel brace bolts.
    • Position the carpet aside to gain access to the bolts.
    Fig 20: Removing Instrument Panel Tunnel Brace Bolts
    G02165261Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the driver side outer instrument panel cowl side cover and reinforcement bolt.
    Fig 21: Removing Driver Side Outer Instrument Panel Cowl Side Cover & Reinforcement Bolt
    G02165262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the LH instrument panel cowl side bolt and nut.
    Fig 22: Removing Left Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolt & Nut
    G02165263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the RH instrument panel cowl side bolt and nut.
    Fig 23: Removing Right Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolt & Nut
    G02165264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    28. NOTE: Two technicians are required to carry out this step.
  28. Remove the instrument panel.
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