Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

NOTE: Fusion shown, Milan and Zephyr similar.

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Upper Section Remove/Install Components

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the instrument panel center finish panel. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER FINISH PANEL .

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, the aid of an assistant is required to carry out this step.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the instrument panel cross vehicle beam or the instrument panel upper section, spread a suitable covering over the bench to place the instrument panel on.

NOTE: Place the instrument panel on the bench and support it upright so that the screws are accessible from the rear.

Remove the instrument panel. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
Remove the passenger air bag. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
Remove the radio. For additional information, refer to ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Disconnect the data link connector (DLC) from the lower LH instrument panel.
Remove the headlamp switch. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the instrument panel pad, the aid of an assistant is required to carry out this step.

CAUTION: Do not twist or bend the instrument panel pad when removing it from the vehicle.

Remove the instrument panel pad.
- Remove the 13 screws and remove the pad.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.