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Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to CONSOLE - FLOOR  .
  2. Remove the LH and RH lower cowl panel side trim.
  3. Position the LH and RH door opening weatherstrips.
  4. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION Article.
  5. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel side finish panels.
    • Pull the sides of the instrument panel side finish panels away from the instrument panel to release the retaining tabs.
  6. Remove the LH and RH scuff plate trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION Article.
  7. Tilt the steering wheel to the full downward and fully extended positions.
  8. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN Article.
  9. Remove the steering column multifunction switch. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES Article.
  10. Remove the Instrument Cluster (IC). For additional information, refer to INFORMATION CENTER - INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES Article.
  11. Unclip and remove the Global Positioning System Module (GPSM).
    • Disconnect the connector.
  12. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement plate.
    • Remove the 2 instrument panel reinforcement plate screws.
      • To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
    • Remove the 2 instrument panel reinforcement plate bolts.
      • To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  13. From behind the instrument panel, disconnect the headlamp switch electrical connector.
  14. Remove the center instrument panel finish panel. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL - CENTER  .
    15. NOTE: Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) with navigation shown in illustration, without navigation similar.
  15. Remove FDIM in the following sequence.
    1. Remove the 4 FDIM screws.
    2. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
      Fig 1: Locating FDIM Screws
      G06254741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the 2 Audio Control Module (ACM) upper bracket screws.
    Fig 2: Locating Audio Control Module Upper Bracket Screws
    G06254742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the ACM and bracket assembly in the following sequence.
    1. Remove the 2 ACM lower bracket screws.
    2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
      Fig 3: Identifying ACM Lower Bracket Screws And Electrical Connectors
      G07812829Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. If equipped, remove the instrument panel center speaker in the following sequence.
    1. Remove the 2 instrument panel center speaker screws.
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  19. Remove the light sensor.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    20. NOTE: When prying on a component, a non-marring tool must be used or damage to the component may occur.
  20. Remove the defroster grille.
    • With a non-marring tool, pry the defroster grille upward releasing the 7 clips from the instrument panel. Disconnect the electrical connector(s).
  21. Remove the bolt and position the hood release handle.
  22. Remove the glove compartment in the following sequence.
    1. Open the glove compartment.
    2. Disconnect the dampener linkage from the glove compartment.
    3. Press the sides of the glove compartment inward.
    4. Lower the door and release the glove compartment hinge from the instrument panel.
    23. NOTE: The ambient light module is located behind the RH instrument panel finish panel.
    Fig 4: Locating Ambient Light Module Electrical Connector
    G07812830Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. If equipped with ambient lighting, disconnect the ambient light module electrical connector through the glove compartment opening.
  24. Disconnect the 2 passenger air bag electrical connectors.
  25. Through the glove compartment opening, remove the 2 passenger side air bag-to-crossbeam bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 5: Locating Passenger Side Air Bag-To-Crossbeam Bolts
      G07812831Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Through and above the glove compartment opening, remove the 2 instrument panel rear screws.
    Fig 6: Locating Instrument Panel Rear Screws
    G06254746Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the console duct Y adapter.
    • Through the center of the instrument panel opening, remove the console duct Y adapter pin-type retainer.
      Fig 7: Locating Console Duct Y Adapter Pin-Type Retainer
      G07812833Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    28. NOTE: To aid in the installation of the instrument panel upper section, mark the locations of the instrument panel upper section screws.
  28. Remove the 9 instrument panel front and side screws.
    • Remove the 2 instrument panel side screws.
    • Remove the 2 instrument panel front screws located near the Data Link Connector (DLC).
    • Remove the 2 instrument panel front screws located in the instrument cluster opening area.
    • Remove the 3 instrument panel front screws located in the glove compartment hinge area.
    29. NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel upper section, the aid of an assistant is required when carrying out this step.
    NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are not hindered before removing the instrument panel upper section or damage to the components may occur.
  29. Remove the instrument panel upper section.
    30. NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel upper section, the aid of an assistant is required when positioning the instrument panel to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are correctly routed when installing the instrument panel upper section or damage to the components may occur.
  30. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Transfer parts as needed.
    • To install, make sure to align the retaining clips to the adjacent retaining clip holes.
    • Attach a suitable wire to the light sensor connector to assist in routing the connector through the hole in the upper instrument panel during installation.
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