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Instrument Panel: Installation

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    NOTE: This step requires an assistant.
  1. Install the instrument panel.
  2. Install the LH instrument panel cowl side bolts.
    Fig 1: Installing LH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolts
    G02774283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the lower RH instrument panel cowl side bolt.
    Fig 2: Installing Lower RH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolt
    G02774284Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the upper RH instrument panel cowl side bolt.
    Fig 3: Installing Upper RH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolt
    G02774285Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the LH instrument panel center support bolt.
    Fig 4: Installing LH Instrument Panel Center Support Bolt
    G02774286Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the LH instrument panel end finish panel.
    Fig 5: Installing LH Instrument Panel End Finish Panel
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  7. Install the instrument panel cowl top bolts.
    1. Install the bolts.
    2. Install the cowl top attaching bolt covers.
      Fig 6: Installing Cowl Top Attaching Bolt Covers
      G02774288Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the autolamp sunload sensor finish panel.
    • Connect the electrical connector.
      Fig 7: Connecting Electrical Connector
      G02774289Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the RH cowl side bolt cover.
    Fig 8: Installing RH Cowl Side Bolt Cover
    G02774290Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the RH ground bolt.
    Fig 9: Installing RH Ground Bolt
    G02774291Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the RH cowl side electrical connectors.
    Fig 10: Connecting RH Cowl Side Electrical Connectors
    G02774292Courtesy 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: Locating Open Glove Compartment
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  13. Connect the climate control vacuum harness connector.
    Fig 12: Connecting Climate Control Vacuum Harness Connector
    G02774294Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the blend door actuator electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Connecting Blend Door Actuator Electrical Connector
    G02774295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Close the glove compartment.
    1. Depress the glove compartment stops.
    2. Close the glove compartment.
      Fig 14: Depressing Glove Compartment Stops
      G02774296Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Connect the ECS module electrical connector.
    1. Connect the ECS module electrical connector.
    2. Install the locking clip.
      Fig 15: Installing Locking Clip
      G02774297Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the ECS module cover.
    Fig 16: Installing ECS Module Cover
    G02774298Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. 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 17: Connecting Cable To Steering Column Shift Lever
      G02774299Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. 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 18: Installing Steering Column Shaft Pinch Bolt
      G02774300Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. If equipped, connect the adjustable pedal motor harness electrical connector.
    Fig 19: Connecting Adjustable Pedal Motor Harness Electrical Connector
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  21. If equipped, connect the adjustable pedal motor electrical connector.
    Fig 20: Connecting Adjustable Pedal Motor Electrical Connector
    G02774302Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Through the steering column opening, connect the wiring harness electrical connector.
    Fig 21: Connecting Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    G02774303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. If equipped, connect the CPP switch electrical connector.
    Fig 22: Connecting CPP Switch Electrical Connector
    G02774304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Connect the BPP switch electrical connector.
    Fig 23: Connecting BPP Switch Electrical Connector
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  25. Connect the parking brake switch electrical connector.
    Fig 24: Connecting Parking Brake Switch Electrical Connector
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  26. Position the CJB aside.
    • Release the tab.
      Fig 25: Positioning CJB Aside
      G02774307Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the parking brake release handle.
    1. Position the parking brake release handle.
    2. Install the nuts.
      Fig 26: Installing Nuts
      G02774308Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Connect the in-line electrical connector.
    Fig 27: Connecting In-Line Electrical Connector
    G02774309Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Connect the CJB electrical connectors.
    Fig 28: Connecting CJB Electrical Connectors
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  30. Install the CJB.
    1. Connect the tab.
    2. Install the bolt.
      Fig 29: Installing Bolt
      G02774311Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Install the instrument panel steering column cover.
    1. Position the instrument panel steering column cover.
    2. Lock the retainers.
      Fig 30: Installing Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover
      G02774312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. 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 31: Locating Antenna Cable Into Inner Fender Opening
      G02774313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. 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 32: Installing RH Front Fender Splash Shield
      G02774314Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Install the antenna base; refer to ANTENNA .
  35. Install the LH and RH front door weatherstrips.
    Fig 33: Installing LH And RH Front Door Weatherstrips
    G02774315Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Excursion only 

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

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  37. 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 34: Installing Pin-Type Retainers
      G02774316Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Install the LH and RH scuff plates.
  39. If equipped with a manual transmission, install the upper gearshift lever.
    • Install the bolts.
      Fig 35: Installing Bolts
      G02774317Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. If equipped with manual transmission, install the shift lever boot.
    • Install the screws.
      Fig 36: Installing Screws
      G02774318Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Feed the wiring harness into the engine compartment and connect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 37: Connecting Electrical Connectors
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  42. 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 38: Installing Nut
      G02774320Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Clip the instrument panel harness locator into the pedal bracket.
    Fig 39: Clipping Instrument Panel Harness Locator
    G02774321Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Clip the harness locator to the PCM bracket.
    Fig 40: Clipping Harness Locator To PCM Bracket
    G02774322Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Excursion only 

  45. Install the floor console. Refer to FLOOR CONSOLE .

    All vehicles 

  46. Repower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .