Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Vehicles with manual transmission

Place the gearshift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
Remove the gearshift lever knob.
- Turn the gearshift lever knob in a counterclockwise direction.
  
  Fig 1: Turning Gearshift Lever Knob
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Place the selector lever in the NEUTRAL position.
NOTE: When prying on a component, a non-marring tool must be used or damage to the component may occur.

Remove the selector lever bezel.
- With a non-marring tool, lift the selector lever bezel upward.
All vehicles
Open the storage compartment door.
Remove the floor console finish panel.
- Lift the floor console finish panel upward to release the retaining clips.
  - Disconnect the traction/hazard/trunk switch electrical connector.
  - Disconnect the 2 ambient light electrical connectors, if equipped.
Remove the 2 center instrument panel finish panel screws.
NOTE: When prying on a component, a non-marring tool must be used or damage to the component may occur.

Remove the center instrument panel finish panel in the following sequence.
1. With a non-marring tool, pry outward on the center instrument panel finish panel to release the retaining clips.
2. Disconnect the center instrument panel finish panel electrical connector(s).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Be sure that all electrical connectors are securely fastened before installing the center instrument panel finish panel.