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Instrument Panel: Installation

All vehicles 

  1. Transfer parts as needed.
  2. NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, 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 or damage to the components may occur.
    NOTE: Make sure not to damage the RH front door trim panel or the instrument panel when installing the instrument panel into the vehicle.

    Install the instrument panel into the vehicle.

  3. Install, but do not tighten, the 6 instrument panel side bolts.
  4. Install, but do not tighten, the 4 instrument panel center support bolts.
  5. Install, but do not tighten, the 3 instrument panel upper cowl bolts.
  6. Tighten the 6 instrument panel side bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  7. Tighten the 4 instrument panel center support bracket bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  8. Tighten the 3 instrument panel upper cowl bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  9. Connect the small RCM  electrical connector and attach the wire harness pin-type retainers.
    Fig 1: Locating Restraints Control Module Small Electrical Connector And Wire Harness Pin-Type Retainers
    G06071040Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the ground wires and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 2: Locating Ground Wires Bolts
      G06071039Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the RH bulkhead electrical connector, antenna cable and if equipped, the satellite radio connector.
    Fig 3: Locating Bulkhead Electrical Connector, Antenna Cable And Satellite Radio Antenna Connector (RH)
    G06071038Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. If equipped, install the rear footwell duct and the 2 pin-type retainers.
    Fig 4: Locating Footwell Duct Retainers
    G09575120Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the LH and RH front carpet sections.
    • Install the 2 pin-type retainers.
  14. Install the driver footrest pad.
    • Install the 2 pin-type retainers.
      Fig 5: Locating Body-To-Running Board Bracket Screw
      G09575121Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles with power column 

  15. Install the steering column shaft to the steering column.
  16. Install a new steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 6: Locating Steering Column Bolt
      G09575122Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles with manual column 

  17. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .

    All vehicles 

  18. Connect the 2 SJB  electrical connectors and the lower bulkhead electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Locating Body-To-Running Board Bracket Screw
    G09575123Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Connect the LH bulkhead electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Locating Bulkhead Electrical Connector (LH)
    G09575124Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the hood release handle.
    • Install and tighten the hood release handle bolt.
      Fig 9: Locating Hood Release Handle Bolt
      G09575125Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the RH and LH lower cowl trim panels.
    • Make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the body.
  22. Install the RH and LH instrument panel side trim panels.
    • Make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the instrument panel.
  23. Install the RH and LH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  24. Install the RH and LH front door opening weatherstrips.
  25. Install the RH and LH front door scuff plate trim panels.
    • Make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the body.
  26. Install the front floor console. For additional information, refer to CONSOLE - FRONT, FLOOR .
  27. Install the PCM bracket.
    • Install and tighten the 3 PCM bracket nuts.
      Fig 10: Locating PCM Bracket Nuts
      G09575126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Install the PCM.
    • Install and tighten the 2 PCM nuts.
      • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
        Fig 11: Locating PCM Mounting Nut
        G09575097Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the wire harness retainer onto the PCM bracket stud.
    Fig 12: Locating PCM Bracket Stud
    G06071020Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Connect the 3 PCM electrical connectors.
  31. Install the front seats. For additional information, refer to SEATING .

    Vehicles with power column 

  32. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .

    All vehicles 

  33. Install the TXV  manifold in the following sequence.
    • 1. Install new O-ring seals.
    • 2. Install and tighten the TXV  manifold fastener.
      • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
        Fig 13: Locating TXV Manifold Fastener
        G09575107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Install the heater hoses onto the heater core.
    Fig 14: Locating Heater Core Hoses
    G09575130Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Install the heater hoses onto the heater hose tubes.
    Fig 15: Locating Heater Hose Tubes
    G09575131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Install the heater hose separator.
    Fig 16: Locating Heater Hose Separator Clips
    G06071056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Install the ACL  outlet pipe.
    • Tighten the ACL  outlet pipe-to-TB  clamp and the air cleaner outlet pipe-to-ACL  cover clamp.
      Fig 17: Locating AC Outlet Pipe Clamp
      G06071027Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Install the crankcase vent tube and the vacuum tube onto the ACL  outlet pipe.
    Fig 18: Locating Crankcase Vent Tube And Vacuum Tube
    G06071026Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Connect the vacuum hose an d the evaporator purge solenoid hose to the upper intake manifold.
    Fig 19: Locating Coolant Reservoir Bolts
    G09575188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH side similar.

    Install the strut tower cross brace.

    • Install the LH and RH strut upper mount nuts.
      • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
        Fig 20: Locating Strut Upper Mount Inboard Nuts (LH And RH)
        G09575100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Install the vacuum hose clip onto the strut tower cross brace.
    Fig 21: Locating Vacuum Hose Clip And Strut Tower Cross Brace
    G06071023Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Install the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
  43. Charge the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
  44. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
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