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Instrument Cluster Finish Panel

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Edge only 

    NOTE: When prying on a component, a non-marring tool must be used or damage to the component may occur.
  1. Remove the upper instrument panel center finish panel.
    • Using a non-marring tool, gently pry out the upper center finish panel to disengage the clips.
    • Remove the upper instrument panel center finish panel.
    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.

    All vehicles 

  2. Lower the steering column to the full down position.
  3. Remove the steering column opening trim panel.
    • Remove the 2 steering column opening trim panel screws.
    • Disengage the steering column opening trim panel from the retainers.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector and aspirator hose, if equipped.
      Fig 1: Locating Electrical Connector And Aspirator Hose
      G06505968Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the 2 instrument cluster finish panel screws.
    Fig 2: Locating Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Screws
    G06505969Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disengage the instrument cluster finish panel from the retaining clips and remove the panel.
    • Disconnect the electrical connectors, if equipped.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.