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Instrument Panel: Removal

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
  1. Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  2. Remove the LH front wheel and tire assembly. .
  3. Position the LH fender splash shield away from the dash panel.
    1. Remove the pin-type retainers.
    2. Remove the screws.
    3. Position the LH fender splash shield away from the dash panel.
      Fig 1: Removing LH Fender Splash Shield From Dash Panel
      G03243166Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the bulkhead electrical connector from inside the fender opening.
    1. Loosen the bolt.
    2. Disconnect the bulkhead electrical connector.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Bulkhead Electrical Connector
      G03243167Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Release the bulkhead electrical connector from the dash panel.
    Fig 3: Releasing Bulkhead Electrical Connector From Dash Panel
    G03243168Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the LH front wheel and tire assembly. .
  7. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to FLOOR CONSOLE .
  8. Remove the upper RH instrument panel support bolt.
    Fig 4: Removing Upper RH Instrument Panel Support Bolt
    G03243169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the antenna in-line connector.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Antenna In-Line Connector
    G03243170Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the climate control vacuum harness connector.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Climate Control Vacuum Harness Connector
    G03243171Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Close the glove compartment.
  12. Remove the LH and RH scuff plates.
    Fig 7: Removing LH And RH Scuff Plates
    G03243172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar lower trim panels.
    1. Remove the pin-type retainers.
    2. Remove the A-pillar lower trim panels.
      Fig 8: Removing LH And RH A-Pillar Lower Trim Panels
      G03243173Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings.
    • If equipped with a convertible top, remove the pin-type retainers.
      Fig 9: Removing LH And RH Windshield Side Garnish Mouldings
      G03243174Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Position the LH and RH door weatherstrips aside.
  16. Disconnect the RH main wiring harness electrical connectors.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting RH Main Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    G03243175Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the climate control wiring harness connector.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Climate Control Wiring Harness Connector
    G03243176Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
      Fig 12: Removing Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover
      G03243177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement.
      Fig 13: Removing Instrument Panel Reinforcement
      G03243178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering column shaft.
    1. Remove the pinch bolt.
    2. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering column shaft.
      Fig 14: Separating Intermediate Shaft From Steering Column Shaft
      G03243179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    21. NOTE: The corner of the carpet may have to be pulled back slightly to carry out this step.
    Fig 15: Disconnecting LH Main Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    G03243180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the LH main wiring harness electrical connectors.
  22. Disconnect the generic electronic module (GEM) electrical connectors.
    Fig 16: Disconnecting Generic Electronic Module (GEM) Electrical Connectors
    G03243181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Disconnect the electronic crash sensor (ECS) module electrical connector.
    1. Release the locking tab.
    2. Disconnect the ECS module electrical connector.
      Fig 17: Disconnecting Electronic Crash Sensor (ECS) Module Electrical Connector
      G03243182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. If equipped, disconnect the shift interlock assembly from the selector lever.
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Remove the R-clip.
    3. Disconnect the shift interlock cable.
    4. Disconnect the shift interlock assembly from the selector lever.
      Fig 18: Disconnecting Shift Interlock Assembly From Selector Lever
      G03243183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the audio unit. For additional information, refer to AUDIO UNIT .
  26. If equipped, disconnect the shifter assembly electrical connector.
    Fig 19: Disconnecting Shifter Assembly Electrical Connector
    G03243184Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    27. NOTE: This step is being carried out through the audio unit opening.
    NOTE: Rotate the temperature control switch to the cool position.
    Fig 20: Releasing Temperature Control Cable From Blend Door
    G03243185Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Release the temperature control cable from the blend door.
  28. Remove the four center instrument panel support bolts.
    Fig 21: Removing Center Instrument Panel Support Bolts
    G03243186Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the LH instrument panel support bolt and nut.
    Fig 22: Removing LH Instrument Panel Support Bolt And Nut
    G03243187Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the RH instrument panel support bolt.
    Fig 23: Removing RH Instrument Panel Support Bolt
    G03243188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the instrument panel defroster grille.
    Fig 24: Removing Instrument Panel Defroster Grille
    G03243189Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove upper instrument panel support bolts.
    Fig 25: Removing Upper Instrument Panel Support Bolts
    G03243190Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    33. NOTE: Two technicians are necessary to carry out this step.
  33. Remove the instrument panel.
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