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Removal and Installation

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  1. Position the steering wheel downward.
  2. Remove the front floor console. For additional information, refer to CONSOLE - FRONT, FLOOR  in this information.
  3. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM & ORNAMENTATION .
  4. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel side trim panels.
    • Pull the instrument panel side trim panels outward to release the retaining clips.
  5. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
  6. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL  in this information.
  7. Remove the 4 Instrument Cluster (IC) screws.
  8. Remove the IC  .
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
  9. Remove the 2 multifunction switch screws.
  10. Remove the multifunction switch.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
  11. Disconnect the headlamp switch electrical connector through the instrument cluster finish panel opening.
    Fig 1: Locating Headlamp Switch Electrical Connector
    G07466792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the hood release handle screw and position the handle aside.
    Fig 2: Locating Hood Release Handle And Bolt
    G07466793Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles without navigation 

  13. Remove the 4 Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) screws.
    Fig 3: Locating Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) Screws
    G07466794Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the FDIM  .
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
  15. Detach the 2 wire harness pin-type retainers located in the FDIM opening.
    Fig 4: Locating Wire Harness Pin-Type Retainers
    G07466795Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Detach the wire harness pin-type retainer located below the Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM).
    Fig 5: Locating Wire Harness Pin-Type Retainer
    G07466796Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the 4 FCIM  screws.
    Fig 6: Locating FCIM Screws
    G07466797Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the FCIM  .
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Disconnect the antenna cable.

    Vehicles with navigation 

  19. Remove the 4 FDIM  screws.
    Fig 7: Locating FDIM Screws
    G07466798Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the FDIM  .
    • Disconnect the electrical and video connectors.
  21. Detach the 3 wire harness pin-type retainers located in the FDIM  opening.
    Fig 8: Locating Wire Harness Pin-Type Retainers
    G07466799Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Detach the wire harness pin-type retainer located below the FCIM  .
    Fig 9: Locating Wire Harness Pin-Type Retainer Below FCIM
    G07466800Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the 4 FCIM  screws.
    Fig 10: Locating FCIM Screws
    G07466801Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the FCIM  .
    • Disconnect the electrical and video connectors.
    • Disconnect the antenna cable.
    • Detach the wire harness pin-type retainers.

    All vehicles 

  25. Remove the light sensor from the instrument panel upper portion.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
  26. If equipped, remove the instrument panel speaker. For additional information, refer to DRIVER INFORMATION SYSTEM & ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM .
  27. Remove the LH and RH front door scuff plate trim panels.
    • Lift the scuff plate trim panels upward to release the retaining clips.
  28. Remove the LH and RH lower cowl trim panels.
    • Pull the lower cowl trim panels rearward to release the retaining clips.
  29. Remove the 2 RH lower instrument panel insulator pushpin retainers.
    Fig 11: Locating RH Lower Instrument Panel Insulator Pushpin Retainers
    G07466802Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the RH lower instrument panel insulator.
  31. Remove the 3 glove compartment screws.
    Fig 12: Locating Glove Compartment Screws
    G07466803Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the glove compartment assembly.
    • Open and press in the 2 glove compartment door stops.
  33. Remove the 2 passenger air bag-to-cross beam bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 13: Locating Passenger Air Bag-To-Cross Beam Bolts
      G07466804Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Remove the 13 instrument panel upper portion screws.
    • Remove one screw from the LH and RH side of the instrument panel.
    • Remove the 5 screws located in the steering column opening trim panel area.
    • Remove the 2 screws located in the IC  area.
    • Remove the 2 screws located in the lower FCIM  area.
    • Remove the 2 screws located in the glove compartment opening.
  35. Slightly pull the RH side of the instrument panel upper portion outward to gain access to the passenger side air bag connectors.
  36. Disconnect the 2 passenger air bag connectors.
  37. Depress the retainers and remove the HVAC module from the instrument panel upper portion.
  38. If equipped, position aside the Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna bracket from the instrument panel.
    • Release the 2 clips and remove the GPS antenna from the instrument panel upper portion.
      • To install, make sure that the GPS antenna bracket has the metal plate facing downward.
    39. NOTE: To avoid damaging the upper portion, the aid of an assistant is required to carry out this step.
    NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are not hindered before removing the upper portion or damage to the components may occur.
  39. Remove the instrument panel upper portion.
    40. NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, the aid of an assistant is required when positioning the upper portion to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are correctly routed when installing the upper portion or damage to the components may occur.
  40. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Transfer parts as needed.
    • Make sure to align the retaining clips to the adjacent retaining clip holes.
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