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Instrument Panel: Removal

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

All vehicles 

  1. Depower the SRS. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
  2. Remove both A-pillar trim panels. Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel .
  3. Release the clips and remove the LH instrument panel finish panel.

    • Position aside the weather strip. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

    GFD411078Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Release the clips and remove the RH instrument panel finish panel.

    • Position aside the weather strip. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

    GFD411079Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: On both sides.

    Release the clips and remove the scuff plate.

    GFD411080Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Position aside the weather strip.
    2. Release the clips and remove the LH lower cowl trim panel.
    GFD411081Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Position aside the weather strip.
    2. Remove the access cover.
    3. Release the clips and remove the RH lower cowl trim panel.
    GFD411082Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove both front seats. Refer to: Front Seat .
  9. If equipped, remove the front center seat. Refer to: Front Center Seat .

    Vehicles with floor console. 

  10. Remove the floor console. Refer to: Floor Console .

    Vehicles without floor console 

  11. Remove bolt and the instrument panel lower trim panel.

    Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

    GFD411083Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  12. Remove the bolt and position aside the parking brake release handle.
    GFD411084Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. NOTE: Push button start vehicle shown, all others similar.

    Lower the steering column opening trim panel.

    GFD411085Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Detach the harness retainers and disconnect the electrical connectors.
    GFD411086Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove the 4 bolts and the steering column opening trim panel and reinforcement.

    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD411087Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. NOTE: Do not pull or pry on the selector lever cable or the selector lever cable end may be damaged. Use a screwdriver and turn the screwdriver as shown to pry the cable end off the post as close to the post as possible.

    Remove the bolt and position aside the selector lever cable.

    Torque: 31 lb.in (3.5 Nm)

    GFD411088Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Disconnect the selector lever cable retainer.
    GFD411089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Remove the retainers and position the floor covering rearward.
    GFD411090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Release the retainers and remove the floor duct.
    GFD411091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. If equipped, release the push pin, cut the zip ties and remove the harness cover.
    GFD411092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Disconnect the electrical connectors, release the retainers and position aside the harness.
    GFD411093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. NOTE: Located on RH lower instrument panel.

    Release the retainers and remove the insulation panel.

    GFD411094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    GFD411095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Release the harness retainer.
    2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    GFD411096Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Remove the glove compartment door. Refer to: Glove Compartment .
  26. NOTE: Located behind glove compartment door.

    Disconnect the electrical connectors.

    GFD411097Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    GFD411098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Remove the bolt.

    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD411099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. NOTE: located on LH lower cowl.

    Disconnect the electrical connectors.

    GFD411100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. WARNING: Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Reuse could result in bolt failure and loss of vehicle control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
    NOTE: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result.

    Remove and discard the bolt and disconnect the upper steering column shaft.

    Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

    GFD411101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Remove the instrument panel access panel.

    • If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

    GFD411102Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Remove the bolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD411103Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Remove the bolt.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD411104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Remove the RH bolts.

    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD411105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. If equipped, remove the bolt at the rubber pad.

    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD411106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Remove the LH bolts.

    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD411107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the bolt.

      Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    2. Remove the bolts.

      Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD411108Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Remove the bolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD411109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, an assistant is required when carrying out this step.
    NOTE: Make sure not to damage 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.

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

GFD411110Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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