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In-Vehicle Crossbeam: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. 1.

    WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

    Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions .

  1. 2.

    Remove the cowl panel grille. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille .

  1. 3.

    Disconnect the hose, remove the screws and the cowl panel.
GFD63357Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    Remove the bolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

GFD63360Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

    Remove the instrument panel upper section. Refer to: Instrument Panel Upper Section .

  1. 6.

    Remove both front doors. Refer to: Front Door .

  1. 7.

    On both sides. Remove the A-pillar to in-vehicle crossbeam support bolt.

    Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

GFD63373Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 8.

    Remove the HVAC ducts.
GFD63371Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 9.

    Remove the bolts and the instrument panel center brace.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

GFD64100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

    Detach the wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
GFD64101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 11.

    Detach the wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
GFD64102Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 12.

    • Disconnect the electric connectors and detach the wiring harness retainers.
    • Remove the screws and the air plenum bezel.

      Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

GFD63375Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 13.

    Remove the climate control housing bolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

GFD64103Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 14.

    NOTE: To avoid damaging the in-vehicle cross beam, an assistant is required when carrying out the following steps.
    NOTE: Remove the bolts from one side completely and support the in-vehicle cross beam before removing the bolts from the opposite side
    NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are not hindered before removing the in-vehicle cross beam or damage to the components may occur.

    With the help of an assistant. Remove the bolts and the in-vehicle crossbeam from the vehicle.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

GFD64104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY