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Instrument Panel: Installation

All vehicles 

  1. Install the instrument panel.
    NOTE: This step requires an assistant.
  2. Install the LH instrument panel cowl side bolts.
    Fig 1: Installing LH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolts
    G01555960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the lower RH instrument panel cowl side bolt.
    Fig 2: Installing Lower RH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolt
    G01555961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the upper RH instrument panel cowl side bolt.
    Fig 3: Installing Upper RH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolt
    G01555962Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the LH instrument panel center support bolt.
    Fig 4: Installing LH Instrument Panel Center Support Bolt
    G01555963Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the LH instrument panel end finish panel.
    Fig 5: Installing LH Instrument Panel End Finish Panel
    G01555964Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the instrument panel cowl top bolts.
    1. Install the bolts.
    2. Install the cowl top attaching bolt covers.
      Fig 6: Installing Instrument Panel Cowl Top Bolts
      G01555965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the autolamp sunload sensor finish panel.
    • Connect the electrical connector.
      Fig 7: Installing Autolamp Sunload Sensor Finish Panel
      G01555966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the RH cowl side bolt cover.
    Fig 8: Installing RH Cowl Side Bolt Cover
    G01555967Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the RH ground bolt.
    Fig 9: Installing RH Ground Bolt
    G01555968Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the RH cowl side electrical connectors.
    Fig 10: Connecting RH Cowl Side Electrical Connectors
    G01555969Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Lower the glove compartment.
    1. Open the glove compartment.
    2. While releasing the glove compartment stops, lower the glove compartment.
      Fig 11: Releasing Glove Compartment
      G01555970Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the climate control vacuum harness connector.
    Fig 12: Connecting Climate Control Vacuum Harness Connector
    G01555971Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the blend door actuator electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Connecting Blend Door Actuator Electrical Connector
    G01555972Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Connect the ECS module electrical connector.
    1. Connect the ECS module electrical connector.
    2. Install the locking clip.
      Fig 14: Connecting ECS Module Electrical Connector
      G01555973Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the ECS module cover.
    Fig 15: Installing ECS Module Cover
    G01555974Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. If equipped, connect the transmission shift cable to the steering column.
    1. Connect the cable to the steering column bracket.
    2. Connect the cable to the steering column shift lever.
      Fig 16: Connecting Cable To Steering Column Shift Lever
      G01555975Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
    1. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
    2. Install the steering column shaft pinch bolt.
      Fig 17: Installing Steering Column Shaft Pinch Bolt
      G01555976Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. If equipped, connect the adjustable pedal motor harness electrical connector.
    Fig 18: Connecting Adjustable Pedal Motor Harness Electrical Connector
    G01555977Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. If equipped, connect the adjustable pedal motor electrical connector.
    Fig 19: Connecting Adjustable Pedal Motor Electrical Connector
    G01555978Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Through the steering column opening, connect the wiring harness electrical connector.
    Fig 20: Connecting Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    G01555979Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. If equipped, connect the CPP switch electrical connector.
    Fig 21: Connecting CPP Switch Electrical Connector
    G01555980Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Connect the BPP switch electrical connector.
    Fig 22: Connecting BPP Switch Electrical Connector
    G01555981Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Connect the parking brake switch electrical connector.
    Fig 23: Connecting Parking Brake Switch Electrical Connector
    G01555982Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Position the CJB aside.
    • Release the tab.
      Fig 24: Releasing Tab
      G01555983Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Install the parking brake release handle.
    1. Position the parking brake release handle.
    2. Install the nuts.
      Fig 25: Installing Nuts
      G01555984Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Connect the in-line electrical connector.
    Fig 26: Connecting In-Line Electrical Connector
    G01555985Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Connect the CJB electrical connectors.
    Fig 27: Connecting CJB Electrical Connectors
    G01555986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the CJB.
    1. Connect the tab.
    2. Install the bolt.
      Fig 28: Installing Bolt
      G01555987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the instrument panel steering column cover.
    1. Position the instrument panel steering column cover.
    2. Lock the retainers.
      Fig 29: Positioning Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover
      G01555988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Route the antenna cable into the inner fender opening.
    1. Route the antenna cable into the inner fender opening.
    2. Seat the antenna cable grommet into the dash panel.
      Fig 30: Routing Antenna Cable Into Inner Fender Opening
      G01555989Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Install the RH front fender splash shield.
    1. Position the front fender splash shield.
    2. Install the pin-type retainers.
    3. Install the screws.
    4. Install the three nuts.
      Fig 31: Installing Rh Front Fender Splash Shield
      G01555990Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Install the antenna base; refer to ANTENNA .
  34. Install the LH and RH front door weatherstrips.
    Fig 32: Installing LH And RH Front Door Weatherstrips
    G01555991Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Excursion only 

  35. Position the carpet.
    • Engage the floor console wiring harness locator and relocate the harness under the carpet and heat duct.

    All vehicles 

  36. Install the LH and RH A-pillar lower trim panels.
    1. Position the A-pillar lower trim panels.
    2. Install the pin-type retainers.
      Fig 33: Installing Pin-Type Retainers
      G01555992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Install the LH and RH scuff plates.
  38. If equipped with a manual transmission, install the upper gearshift lever.
    • Install the bolts.
      Fig 34: Installing Upper Gearshift Lever With Bolts
      G01555993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. If equipped with manual transmission, install the shift lever boot.
    • Install the screws.
      Fig 35: Installing Shift Lever Boot
      G01555994Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Feed the wiring harness into the engine compartment and connect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 36: Connecting Electrical Connectors
    G01555995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Connect the CJB cable at the junction block.
    • Feed the cable into the engine compartment and install the wiring harness grommet.
    • Install the nut.
      Fig 37: Connecting CJB Cable At Junction Block
      G01555996Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Clip the instrument panel harness locator into the pedal bracket.
    Fig 38: Clipping Instrument Panel Harness
    G01555997Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Clip the harness locator to the PCM bracket.
    Fig 39: Clipping Harness Locating To PCM Bracket
    G01555998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Excursion only 

  44. Install the floor console. Refer to CONSOLE - Floor .

    All vehicles 

  45. If equipped, install the passenger air bag module. Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  46. Install the driver air bag module. Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .