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Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the driver air bag module. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
  2. Remove the two front door scuff plates.
    1. Remove the four pin-type retainers.
    2. Remove the two front door scuff plates.
      Fig 1: Removing Four Pin-Type Retainers (1) & Two Front Door Scuff Plates (2)
      G02048171Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the two A-pillar lower trim panels.
    1. Remove the two pin-type retainers.
    2. Remove the two A-pillar lower trim panels.
      Fig 2: Removing Two Pin-Type Retainers (1) & Two A-Pillar Lower Trim Panels (2)
      G02048172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors located by the LH cowl.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors Located By The LH Cowl
    G02048173Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the hood latch release handle aside.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Position the hood latch release handle aside.
      Fig 4: Removing Bolts (1) & Positioning Hood Latch Release handle Aside (2)
      G02048174Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the utility compartment.
    1. Remove the four pin-type retainers.
    2. Remove the utility compartment.
      • Disconnect the electrical connector.
        Fig 5: Removing Four Pin-Type Retainers (1) & Removing Utility Compartment (2)
        G02048175Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
    • Release the upper clips and rotate the cover outward to release the lower pivot retainers.
      Fig 6: Removing Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover
      G02048176Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the steering column lower cover.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the steering column lower cover.
      Fig 7: Removing Screws (1) & Steering Column Lower Cover (2)
      G02048177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. If equipped, disconnect the shift cable.
    1. Disconnect the shift cable.
    2. Disconnect the shift cable from the retaining bracket.
      Fig 8: Disconnecting Shift Cable (1) & Disconnecting Shift Cable From Retaining Bracket (2)
      G02048178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the steering column coupler access cover.
    Fig 9: Removing Steering Column Coupler Access Cover
    G02048179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the steering column coupler.
    1. Remove the steering column coupler bolt and nut.
    2. Disconnect the steering column coupler.
      Fig 10: Disconnecting Steering Column Coupler
      G02048180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the cover panel.
    1. Remove the pin-type retainer.
    2. Release the retaining clip.
      Fig 11: Removing Cover Panel
      G02048181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
    G02048182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the climate control vacuum harness connector.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Climate Control Vacuum Harness Connector
    G02048183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the in-line electrical connector.
    Fig 14: Disconnecting In-Line Electrical Connector
    G02048184Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the four instrument panel center brace bolts.
    Fig 15: Removing Four Instrument Panel Center Brace Bolts
    G02048185Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the passenger air bag module. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
  18. Disconnect the vacuum harness connector.
    Fig 16: Disconnecting Vacuum Harness Connector
    G02048186Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Disconnect the temperature control cable.
    1. Position the locator pin.
    2. Release the locking tab.
    3. Disconnect the temperature control cable from the blend door shaft.
      Fig 17: Disconnecting Temperature Control Cable
      G02048187Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Close the glove compartment.
    • Press the release tabs inward while raising the glove compartment.
      Fig 18: Closing Glove Compartment
      G02048188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the electrical connectors at the blower motor.
    Fig 19: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors At Blower Motor
    G02048189Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Disconnect the antenna cable in-line connector.
    Fig 20: Disconnecting Antenna Cable In-Line Connector
    G02048190Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Open the four A-pillar passenger assist handle covers.
    Fig 21: Opening Four A-Pillar Passenger Assist Handle Covers
    G02048191Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the two A-pillar passenger assist handles.
    1. Remove the four bolts.
    2. Remove the two A-pillar passenger assist handles.
      Fig 22: Removing Two A-Pillar Passenger Assist Handles
      G02048192Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the two windshield side garnish mouldings.
    Fig 23: Removing Two Windshield Side Garnish Mouldings
    G02048193Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the instrument panel cowl top cover.
    Fig 24: Removing Instrument Panel Cowl Top Cover
    G02048194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the instrument panel cowl top bolt.
    Fig 25: Removing Instrument Panel Cowl Top Bolt
    G02048195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
  29. Through the instrument cluster opening, remove the instrument panel nut.
    Fig 26: Removing Instrument Panel Nut
    G02048196Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the two instrument panel finish end panels.
    Fig 27: Removing Two Instrument Panel Finish End Panels
    G02048197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the four instrument panel cowl side bolts.
    Fig 28: Removing Four Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolts
    G02048198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    32. NOTE: This step requires an assistant.
  32. Remove the instrument panel.
  33. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • If necessary, transfer components.
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