Removal and Installation

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES .
Remove the instrument panel insulator.
- Disconnect the lamp electrical connector.
Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
1. Remove the pin-type retainer.
2. Release the instrument panel steering column cover.
  - Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    
    Fig 1: Releasing Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the outer instrument panel finish panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Outer Instrument Panel Finish Panel
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the instrument panel dimmer switch.
1. Release the four retaining clips.
2. Remove the instrument panel dimmer switch.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.