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Instrument Panel: Material

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Threadlock and Sealer TA-25 WSK-M2G351-A5
  1. Remove the front seats. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
  2. Remove the front console. For additional information, refer to CONSOLE - FRONT, FLOOR .
  3. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  4. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  5. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM). For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS .
  6. Remove the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
  7. Remove the roll restrictor crossbeam-to-roll restrictor bolt.
    • To install, clean the bolt using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads and tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 1: Removing Roll Restrictor Crossbeam-To-Roll Restrictor Bolt
      G03989165Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 4 restrictor crossbeam-to-strut tower bolts and the crossmember.
    • To install, clean the bolt using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads and tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
      Fig 2: Removing Restrictor Crossbeam-To-Strut Tower Bolts
      G03989166Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the heater hoses.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Heater Hoses
    G03989167Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) manifold bolt.
    • Install new O-ring seals.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Removing Thermostatic Expansion Valve Manifold Bolt
      G03989168Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the RH instrument panel cowl top bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 5: Removing RH Instrument Panel Cowl Top Bolt
      G03989169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the 2 LH instrument panel cowl top bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 6: Removing LH Instrument Panel Cowl Top Bolts
      G03989170Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the front door weatherstrips aside.
  14. Position the scuff plates aside.
    • Pull the front of the scuff plate trim panels upward to release the retaining clips.
      Fig 7: Positioning Scuff Plates Aside
      G03989171Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the cowl trim panels.
    • Pull the panel rearward to release it from the clips.
      Fig 8: Removing Cowl Trim Panels
      G03989172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the lower instrument panel insulator.
    Fig 9: Removing Lower Instrument Panel Insulator
    G03989173Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the floor shifter. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .
  18. Remove the front carpet sections.
    • Remove the 2 pin-type retainers and the drivers footrest pad.
      Fig 10: Removing 2 Pin-Type Retainers From Drivers Footrest Pad
      G03989174Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Disconnect the RH main wiring harness electrical connector and radio antenna connector.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting RH Main Wiring Harness Electrical Connector And Radio Antenna Connector
    G03989175Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the pin-type retainers and remove the rear footwell duct.
    Fig 12: Removing Rear Footwell Duct
    G03989176Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the bolts and detach the ground wires from the floor pan tunnel.
    Fig 13: Removing Ground Wires Bolts From Floor Pan Tunnel
    G03989177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the instrument panel side panels.
    Fig 14: Removing Instrument Panel Side Panels
    G03989178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the RH and LH A-pillar trim panels.
    • Position the weatherstrip aside near the A-pillar.
    • Pull the top outboard edge of the A-pillar trim panel toward the inside of the vehicle to disengage the retaining clips.
    • Pull the A-pillar trim panel upward to remove it from the dash panel.
  24. Remove the steering column cover.
    Fig 15: Removing Steering Column Cover
    G03989179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Position the hood release handle aside.
    • Remove the 2 screws and position the handle aside.
      Fig 16: Removing Hood Release Handle Screws
      G03989180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the steering column pinch bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 17: Removing Steering Column Pinch Bolt
      G03989181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Disconnect the LH side main wiring harness electrical connectors.
    Fig 18: Disconnecting LH Side Main Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    G03989182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Disconnect the restraints control module (RCM) small electrical connector.
    Fig 19: Disconnecting Restraints Control Module Small Electrical Connector
    G03989183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    29. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the instrument panel upper section, this step requires the help of an assistant.
    NOTE: Mark the location of the crossbeam bolts for correct alignment upon installation.
    NOTE: Remove the bolts from one side completely and support the crossbeam before removing the bolts from the opposite side.
  29. Remove the tunnel reinforcement bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  30. Remove the instrument panel.
    • Rotate the instrument panel face down and remove through the right door.
      Fig 20: Removing Instrument Panel
      G03989184Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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