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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

    GFD466815Courtesy 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

    GFD466816Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: On both sides.

    Release the clips and remove the scuff plate.

    GFD466817Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Position aside the weather strip.
    2. Release the clips and remove the LH lower cowl trim panel.
    GFD466818Courtesy 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.
    GFD465937Courtesy 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)

    GFD465911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles with steering column mounted selector lever 

  12. NOTE: Push button start vehicle shown, all others similar.

    Lower the steering column opening trim panel.

    GFD466819Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    GFD466820Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Remove the 4 bolts and the steering column opening trim panel and reinforcement.

    Torque

    : 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD465472Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove the steering column shrouds. Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds .
  16. Remove the bolt and position aside the selector lever cable.

    Torque

    : 31 lb.in (3.5 Nm)

    GFD466821Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  17. Remove the retainers and position the floor covering rearward.
    GFD466822Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Release the retainers and remove the floor duct.
    GFD466823Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Disconnect the electrical connectors, release the retainers and position aside the harness.
    GFD466824Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. NOTE: Located on RH lower instrument panel.

    Release the retainers and remove the insulation panel.

    GFD466825Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    GFD466826Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Release the harness retainer.
    2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    GFD466827Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Remove the glove compartment door. Refer to: Glove Compartment .
  24. NOTE: Located behind glove compartment door.

    Disconnect the electrical connectors.

    GFD466828Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    GFD466829Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Remove the bolt.

    Torque

    : 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD466830Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. NOTE: located on LH lower cowl.

    Disconnect the electrical connectors.

    GFD466831Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. WARNING: 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)

    GFD466832Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Remove the instrument panel access panel.

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

    GFD466833Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Remove the bolts.

    Torque

    : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD466834Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Remove the bolt.

    Torque

    : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD466835Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Remove the RH bolts.

    Torque

    : 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD466836Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. NOTE: If equipped.

    Remove the bolt at the rubber pad.

    Torque

    : 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD466837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Remove the LH bolts.

    Torque

    : 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD466838Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the bolt.

      Torque

      : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    2. Remove the bolts.

      Torque

      : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD466839Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Remove the bolts.

    Torque

    : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD466840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. 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.

GFD466841Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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