Removal and Installation

Remove the steering column opening trim panel in the following sequence.
1. Remove the 2 steering column opening trim panel screws.
2. Pull the steering column opening trim panel down toward the floor of the vehicle to release the retaining clips.
Remove the LH instrument panel finish panel screw.

Fig 1: Locating LH Instrument Panel Finish Panel Screw
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Do not pry lower than the LH instrument panel finish panel or damage to the instrument panel cluster finish panel may occur.

NOTE: When prying on a component, a non-marring tool must be used or damage to the component may occur.
Remove the LH instrument panel finish panel in the following sequence.
1. With a non-marring tool, pry toward the rear of the vehicle to release the 2 retaining clips.
2. If equipped, disconnect the electrical connectors.
  
  Fig 2: Removing LH Instrument Panel Finish Panel
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- To install, make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the instrument panel.