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In-Vehicle Crossbeam: Removal

  1. Remove the instrument panel upper section. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel Upper Section .
  2. Evacuate and recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
  3. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  4. Remove the transaxle roll restrictor bolt.
    5. Fig 1: Locating Upper Roll Restrictor Bolt
    G03989188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH side shown; RH side similar.
  5. Remove the transaxle roll restrictor bar bolts.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Roll Restrictor Bar Bolts
    G03989189Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the heater hoses.
    7. Fig 3: Disconnecting Heater Hoses
    GF0016579Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) manifold bolt.
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
  8. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM). For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS article.
  9. Remove the LH instrument panel cowl top bolt.
    10. Fig 4: LH Instrument Panel Cowl Top Bolt
    GF0016580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the 2 RH instrument panel cowl top bolts.
    11. Fig 5: RH Instrument Panel Cowl Top Bolts
    GF0016581Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Freestyle shown; Five Hundred, Montego similar.
  11. Remove the steering column pinch bolt.
    12. Fig 6: Steering Column Pinch Bolt
    GF0016582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the 4 tunnel brace bolts.
  13. Disconnect the small restraints control module (RCM) electrical connector.
  14. Disconnect the large RCM electrical connector.
    1. Pinch the thumb tab and pivot the connector position assurance lever all the way back until it stops.
    2. Pull out and disconnect the large RCM electrical connector.
    15. Fig 7: Disconnecting Large RCM Electrical Connector
    GF0016583Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: To avoid injury or damage to the crossbeam, the help of an assistant is required to carry out this step.
    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 bolts from the other side.
  15. Remove the crossbeam.
    • Remove the tunnel reinforcement bolts.
  16. If installing a new in-vehicle crossbeam, remove the heater core and evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL article.
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