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Instrument Panel: Removal

  1. Rotate the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
  2. Drain the coolant:

    REFER to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING - 2.0L GTDI , or

    REFER to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING - 3.5L TI-VCT .

  3. Recover the refrigerant:

    If equipped with DATC, REFER to AIR CONDITIONING (AC) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION, AND CHARGING .

    If equipped with EMTC, REFER to AIR CONDITIONING (AC) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .

  4. Remove the cowl panel grille. REFER to COWL PANEL GRILLE .
  5. Remove both front seats. REFER to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  6. Remove the front floor console. REFER to Console - Front, Floor .
  7. Remove the steering wheel. REFER to STEERING WHEEL .
  8. Disconnect the 3 PCM electrical connectors and position the harness aside.
    Fig 1: Removing PCM Electrical Connectors
    G07429274Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Detach the PCM harness retainer.
  9. Remove the 2 PCM nuts and remove the PCM.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
      Fig 2: Locating Powertrain Control Module Nuts
      G07429312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH side similar.

    Remove the strut tower cross brace.

    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
      Fig 3: Locating Strut Tower Cross Brace Nuts
      G07429276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the heater hoses from the heater core and position aside.
    Fig 4: Locating Heater Hoses Clamps
    G07429277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the TXV manifold fastener and the manifold.
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  13. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel-to-front of dash bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 5: Locating Dash Bolts
      G07429278Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH side similar.

    Remove the LH and RH front door scuff plate trim panels. Refer to SCUFF PLATE TRIM PANEL .

    Fig 6: Removing Front Door Scuff Plate Trim Panels
    G07429279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Position aside the LH and RH door weather strips.
  16. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. REFER to A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
  17. NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH side similar.

    Remove the LH and RH instrument panel side trim panels.

    Fig 7: Removing Instrument Side Trim Panel
    G07429280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH side similar.

    Remove the LH and RH cowl side trim covers.

    Fig 8: Removing Cowl Side Trim Cover
    G07429281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the 2 bolts and remove the steering column cover trim panel.
    • Pull outward to release the retainers.
    • To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
      Fig 9: Locating Steering Column Cover Trim Panel Bolts
      G07430978Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the 4 bolts and remove steering column cover assembly.
    • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
      Fig 10: Locating Steering Column Cover Assembly Bolts
      G07430979Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the hood release handle bolt and remove the hood release handle.
    • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
      Fig 11: Locating Hood Release Handle Bolt
      G07429284Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the steering column pinch bolt and detach the steering column shaft from the steering column.
    • Discard the steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
      Fig 12: Locating Shaft-To-Steering Column Bolt
      G07429285Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Disconnect the LH instrument panel bulkhead electrical connector and the 2 lower SJB electrical connectors.
    • Detach the instrument panel bulkhead electrical connector push pin from the SJB.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Left Hand Instrument Panel Bulkhead Electrical Connector
    G07429286Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the drivers foot rest pad.
    Fig 14: Removing Drivers Foot Rest Pad
    G07429287Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Detach the retainers and remove the LH and RH front floor carpet sections.
    Fig 15: Locating LH And RH Front Floor Carpet Retainers
    G07429288Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Disconnect the lower LH cowl bulkhead electrical connector.
    Fig 16: Removing Lower LH Cowl Bulkhead Electrical Connector
    G07429289Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. If equipped, detach the 2 retainers and remove the rear foot well duct.
    Fig 17: Locating Rear Foot Well Duct Retainers
    G07429290Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Disconnect the RH bulkhead electrical connector and the antenna cable connector.
    • Release the antenna connector from the main harness.
    Fig 18: Releasing Antenna Connector From Main Harness
    G07429291Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the 2 bolts and the ground wires.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 19: Locating Ground Wires Bolts
      G07429292Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Disconnect the RCM small electrical connector.
    • Detach the 3 wiring harness retainers.
    Fig 20: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers
    G07429293Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. NOTE: RH side shown in illustration, LH side similar.

    Remove the 4 instrument panel center support bracket bolts.

    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 21: Locating Instrument Panel Center Support Bracket Bolts
      G07429294Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, an assistant is required when carrying out the following steps.
    NOTE: RH side shown in illustration, LH side similar.
    NOTE: Remove the bolts from one side completely and support the instrument panel before removing the bolts from the opposite side.

    Remove the 3 LH and the 3 RH instrument panel side bolts.

    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
      Fig 22: Locating RH Instrument Panel Side Bolts
      G07429295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. NOTE: Make sure not to damage the RH front door trim panel or the instrument panel when removing the instrument panel from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are not hindered before removing the instrument panel or damage to the components may occur.

    Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.

    • Rotate the instrument panel face down and remove through the RH front door opening.
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