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Instrument Panel

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TA-25		 WSK-M2G351-A5
  1. Remove the front seats. For additional information, refer to SEATING article.
  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 article.
  4. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
  5. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM). For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS article.
  6. Remove the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS article.
  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 N.m (35 lb-ft).
    8. Fig 1: Removing Roll Restrictor Crossbeam-To-Roll Restrictor Bolt
    GF0016558Courtesy 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 N.m (41 lb-ft).
    9. Fig 2: Removing Restrictor Crossbeam-To-Strut Tower Bolts & Crossmember
    GF0016559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the heater hoses.
    10. Fig 3: Disconnecting Heater Hoses
    GF0016560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) manifold bolt.
    • Install new O-ring seals.
    • To install, tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
    11. Fig 4: Removing Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) Manifold Bolt
    GF0016561Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the RH instrument panel cowl top bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
    12. Fig 5: Removing RH Instrument Panel Cowl Top Bolt
    GF0016562Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the 2 LH instrument panel cowl top bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
    13. Fig 6: Removing LH Instrument Panel Cowl Top Bolts
    GF0016563Courtesy 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.
    15. Fig 7: Positioning Scuff Plates Aside
    GF0016564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the cowl trim panels.
    • Pull the panel rearward to release it from the clips.
    16. Fig 8: Removing Cowl Trim Panels
    GF0016565Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the lower instrument panel insulator.
    17. Fig 9: Removing Lower Instrument Panel Insulator
    GF0016566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the floor shifter. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS article.
  18. Remove the front carpet sections.
    • Remove the 2 pin-type retainers and the drivers footrest pad.
    19. Fig 10: Removing Pin-Type Retainers & Drivers Footrest Pad
    GF0016567Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Disconnect the RH main wiring harness electrical connector and radio antenna connector.
    20. Fig 11: Disconnecting RH Main Wiring Harness Electrical Connector & Radio Antenna Connector
    GF0016568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the pin-type retainers and remove the rear footwell duct.
    21. Fig 12: Removing Pin-Type Retainers & Rear Footwell Duct
    GF0016569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the bolts and detach the ground wires from the floor pan tunnel.
    22. Fig 13: Removing Bolts & Detaching Ground Wires From Floor Pan Tunnel
    GF0016570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the instrument panel side panels.
    23. Fig 14: Removing Instrument Panel Side Panels
    GF0016571Courtesy 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.
    25. Fig 15: Removing Steering Column Cover
    GF0016572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Position the hood release handle aside.
    • Remove the 2 screws and position the handle aside.
    26. Fig 16: Removing Hood Release Handle Screws
    GF0016573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the steering column pinch bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
    27. Fig 17: Removing Steering Column Pinch Bolt
    GF0016574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Disconnect the LH side main wiring harness electrical connectors.
    28. Fig 18: Disconnecting LH Side Main Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    GF0016575Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Disconnect the restraints control module (RCM) small electrical connector.
    29. Fig 19: Disconnecting Restraints Control Module (RCM) Small Electrical Connector
    GF0016576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the tunnel reinforcement bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
    30. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the instrument panel upper section, this step requires the help of an assistant.
    NOTE: Mark the location of the cowl side 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.
  30. Remove the 6 cowl side bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  31. Remove the instrument panel.
    • Rotate the instrument panel face down and remove through the right door.
    32. Fig 20: Removing Instrument Panel
    GF0016577Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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