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Instrument Panel: Installation

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
    CAUTION: To exchange a loose or damaged cowl top clip with a new clip, remove the metal insert and then carefully release the clip from the cowl. Do not pry on the clip or damage to cowl sheet metal may occur.
    NOTE: To install a new fastener, remove the metal insert from the cowl top clip and exchange it with the new fastener.
    If any portion of the cowl top clip falls into the cowl, use Clear Silicone Rubber F7AZ-19554-CA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-M4G92-A (in Canada CXC-96-A) to prevent the broken portion from rattling within the cowl.
    NOTE: Two technicians are required to carry out this step.
  1. Position the instrument panel.
    • Connect the EATC hose to the heater plenum.
  2. Install the instrument panel cowl top screws.
    Fig 1: Installing Instrument Panel Cowl Top Screws
    G02191555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the instrument panel defroster opening grille assembly.
    1. Connect the electrical connectors (one each side).
    2. Install the instrument panel defroster opening grille assembly.
      Fig 2: Installing Instrument Panel Defroster Opening Grille Assembly
      G02191556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the LH instrument panel support to cowl side bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing LH Instrument Panel Support-To-Cowl Side Bolts
    G02191557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Tighten the LH instrument panel support to cowl side captive bolt.
    Fig 4: Tightening LH Instrument Panel Support-To-Cowl Side Captive Bolt
    G02191558Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the RH instrument panel support to cowl side nut.
    Fig 5: Installing RH Instrument Panel Support To Cowl Side Nut
    G02191559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the ignition/shifter interlock cable into the bracket and the shifter interlock cam.
    Fig 6: Installing Ignition/Shifter Interlock Cable
    G02191560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the antenna in-line connector.
    Fig 7: Connecting Antenna In-Line Connector
    G02191561Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the RH cowl trim panel.
    Fig 8: Installing RH Cowl Trim Panel
    G02191562Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the RH scuff plate.
    Fig 9: Installing RH Scuff Plate
    G02191563Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the in-line electrical harness connector.
    Fig 10: Connecting In-Line Electrical Harness Connector
    G02191564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the vacuum harness connector.
    Fig 11: Connecting Vacuum Harness Connector
    G02191565Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the RH instrument panel insulator.
    1. Position the RH instrument panel insulator.
    2. Install the pin-type retainers.
      • Install the courtesy lamp.
        Fig 12: Installing RH Instrument Panel Insulator
        G02191566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Position the instrument panel dash brace.
    Fig 13: Positioning Instrument Panel Dash Brace
    G02191567Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the instrument panel dash brace to instrument panel bolt.
    Fig 14: Installing Instrument Panel Dash Brace To Instrument Panel Bolt
    G02191568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the steering column mounting support to instrument panel cowl brace bolts.
    Fig 15: Installing Steering Column Mounting Support-To-Instrument Panel Cowl Brace Bolts
    G02191569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Tighten the instrument panel dash brace nut.
    Fig 16: Tightening Instrument Panel Dash Brace Nut
    G02191570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. If equipped, connect the heated seat switch electrical connectors.
    Fig 17: Connecting Heated Seat Switch Electrical Connectors
    G02191571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Connect the LH outboard bulkhead electrical connector.
    1. Position the connector.
    2. Tighten the bolt.
      Fig 18: Connecting LH Outboard Bulkhead Electrical Connector
      G02191572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Connect the LH inboard bulkhead electrical connector.
    1. Position the connector.
    2. Tighten the bolt.
      Fig 19: Connecting LH Inboard Bulkhead Electrical Connector
      G02191573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Connect the parking brake release handle cable to the parking brake actuator.
    1. Install the cable to the parking brake actuator.
    2. Install the cable conduit to the parking brake actuator.
      Fig 20: Installing Parking Brake Release Handle Cable
      G02191574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the steering column; refer to COLUMN .
  23. If equipped, install the rear seat climate control duct sleeve.
    Fig 21: Installing Rear Seat Climate Control Duct Sleeve
    G02191575Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. If equipped, install the mini console; refer to CONSOLE-MINI .
  25. If equipped, install the floor console; refer to CONSOLE-FLOOR .
  26. Install the passenger side air bag modules; refer to PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
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