Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2003 Ford Excursion, 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis, and 2002 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All Vehicles

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Open the sunglass compartment and remove the screw.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Release the front of the overhead console.

Fig 2: Releasing Front Of Overhead Console
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Vehicles without video display
Release the rear of the overhead console.

Fig 3: Releasing Rear Of Overhead Console
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Remove the overhead console.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Vehicles with video display
Remove the air vent.

Fig 4: Removing Air Vent
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Remove the screws.

Fig 5: Removing Screws
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Lower the overhead console.
NOTE: The overhead console is equipped with a strap to provide support during removal and installation.
- Open the video display.
- Remove the screws.
- Connect the strap if it has become detached.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Screws
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Disconnect the front electrical connectors.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Front Electrical Connectors
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Disconnect the rear electrical connectors.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Rear Electrical Connectors
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Disconnect the strap and remove the overhead console.

Fig 9: Removing Overhead Console
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.