Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

NOTE: When prying on a component, a non-marring tool must be used or damage to the component may occur.

Place the vehicle in NEUTRAL.
MKX only
Remove the selector lever trim ring.

Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Trim Ring
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles
Remove the floor console finish panel.
- Open the storage compartment door.
- Remove the console finish panel.
MKX only
Remove the storage bin.
- Remove the 2 scrivets.
- Disconnect the power point electrical connector.

NOTE: The upper and lower center instrument panel finish panels are removed as one assembly.

Using a non-marring tool, gently pry out the upper instrument panel center finish panel to disengage the clips.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Using a non-marring tool, gently pry out the lower instrument panel center finish panel to disengage the clips.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Separate the upper instrument panel finish panel from the lower instrument panel finish panel.
Edge only

NOTE: The upper and lower instrument panel center finish panels are removed separately.

Using a non-marring tool, gently pry out the upper instrument panel center finish panel to disengage the clips and remove the panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Using a non-marring tool, gently pry out the lower instrument panel center finish panel to disengage the clips and remove the panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
All vehicles
To install, reverse the removal procedure.