Instrument Panel: Removal: Installation

All vehicles 

1. NOTE: To avoid damage to the instrument panel, an assistant is required for this step.
   NOTE: Make sure all wiring is correctly routed and not pinched.
   NOTE: Do not tighten the instrument panel side bolts in this step.

   Install the instrument panel.

   • Install 2 instrument panel side bolts, one on each side, to hold the instrument panel in place.
2. Install the 3 instrument panel upper cowl bolts.
   • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
3. Install the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
4. Install the cowl panel cover. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
5. Install the 4 instrument panel side bolts.
   • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
6. Install the 4 instrument panel center brace bolts.
   • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
7. Connect the antenna cable in-line connector.
8. Connect the 2 electrical connectors at the RH side of the instrument panel.
   Fig 1: Locating Electrical Connectors

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
9. Install the SJB.
   • Install the SJB.
   • Install the SJB lower bolts.
   • Connect the wiring harness pin-type retainers.
   Fig 2: Locating SJB Lower Bolts

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
10. Connect the electrical connectors to the SJB.
    Fig 3: Locating Smart Junction Box

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
11. Install the selector lever assembly and the 4 selector assembly bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
12. If equipped, install the 4WD control module and bracket onto the selector lever assembly.
13. Connect the selector lever electrical connector.
14. Install the wiring harness pin-type retainers to the selector lever assembly.

    Vehicles with automatic transmission 

15. Install the selector lever cable to the selector lever assembly.
    • Install the selector lever cable to the selector lever housing.
    • Connect the selector lever cable end to the selector lever.

    Vehicles with manual transmission 

16. Install the shift cables to the gear shift lever assembly.
    • Install the shift cable retaining clips to the shift cables.
    • Connect the shift cable ends to the gear shift lever.

    All vehicles 

17. Connect the LH RCM electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Locating RCM Electrical Connector

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
18. Install the RCM access cover and scrivet.
    Fig 5: Locating Restraints Control Module (RCM) Access Cover

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19. Slide the steering column intermediate shaft down onto the coupling and install a new steering column intermediate shaft-to-coupling bolt.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    Fig 6: Locating Steering Column Intermediate Shaft-To-Coupling Bolt

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
20. Install the steering column intermediate shaft access cover and weather shield.
    Fig 7: Locating Steering Column Intermediate Shaft

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21. Install the hood release and parking brake release handles and bolts.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
22. Connect the main steering module electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Locating Main Steering Module Electrical Connector

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
23. Connect the 2 electrical connectors at the LH side of the instrument panel.
    Fig 9: Locating Electrical Connectors

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
24. Install the RH and LH instrument panel side finish panels.
    • Make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the instrument panel.
25. Install the steering column opening trim panel.
    • Make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the instrument panel.
26. Install the RH and LH lower cowl trim panels.
    • Make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the instrument panel.
27. Install the RH and LH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
28. Install the RH and LH front door opening scuff plates and the 4 pin-type retainers.
    • Make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the body.
29. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
30. Install the floor console. For additional information, refer to CONSOLE - FLOOR .