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Instrument Panel: Removal

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
  1. Remove the passenger side air bag module. For additional information, refer to PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
  2. If equipped, remove the floor console; refer to CONSOLE-FLOOR .
  3. If equipped, remove the mini console; refer to CONSOLE-MINI .
  4. If equipped, remove the rear seat climate control air duct sleeve.
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Seat Climate Control Air Duct Sleeve
    G02191535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the steering column; refer to COLUMN .
  6. Release the cable from the parking brake actuator.
    1. Release the cable from the parking brake actuator.
    2. Release the cable conduit from the parking brake actuator.
      Fig 2: Releasing Cable From Parking Brake Actuator
      G02191536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the LH outboard bulkhead electrical connector.
    1. Loosen the bolt.
    2. Disconnect the LH bulkhead electrical connector.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting LH Outboard Bulkhead Electrical Connector
      G02191537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the LH inboard bulkhead electrical connector.
    1. Loosen the bolt.
    2. Disconnect the LH bulkhead electrical connector.
      Fig 4: Disconnecting LH Inboard Bulkhead Electrical Connector
      G02191538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. If equipped, disconnect the heated seat switch electrical connectors.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Heated Seat Switch Electrical Connectors
    G02191539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the steering column mounting support to instrument cowl brace bolts.
    Fig 6: Removing Steering Column Mounting Support-To-Instrument Cowl Brace Bolts
    G02191540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the instrument panel dash brace to instrument panel bolt.
    Fig 7: Removing Instrument Panel Dash Brace-To-Instrument Panel Bolt
    G02191541Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position the instrument panel dash brace aside.
    1. Loosen the nut.
    2. Position the instrument panel dash brace aside.
      Fig 8: Positioning Instrument Panel Dash Brace Aside
      G02191542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the RH instrument panel insulator (046A24).
    1. Remove the pin-type retainers.
    2. Remove the RH instrument panel insulator.
      • Remove the courtesy lamp.
        Fig 9: Removing RH Instrument Panel Insulator
        G02191543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the vacuum harness connector.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Vacuum Harness Connector
    G02191544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the in-line electrical harness connector.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting In-Line Electrical Harness Connector
    G02191545Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Position the RH scuff plate aside.
    Fig 12: Positioning RH Scuff Plate Aside
    G02191546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the RH cowl trim panel.
    Fig 13: Removing RH Cowl Trim Panel
    G02191547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the antenna in-line connector.
    Fig 14: Disconnecting Antenna In-Line Connector
    G02191548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the ignition/shifter interlock cable from the bracket and the shifter interlock cam.
    Fig 15: Removing Ignition/Shifter Interlock Cable From Bracket & Shifter Interlock Cam
    G02191549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the instrument panel defroster opening grille assembly.
    1. Lift upward to release the instrument panel defroster opening grille assembly from the instrument panel.
    2. Disconnect the two electrical connectors (one each side).
    3. Remove the instrument panel defroster opening grille assembly.
      Fig 16: Removing Instrument Panel Defroster Opening Grille Assembly
      G02191550Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the instrument panel cowl top screws.
    Fig 17: Removing Instrument Panel Cowl Top Screws
    G02191551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the RH instrument panel support to cowl side nut.
    Fig 18: Removing RH Instrument Panel Support-To-Cowl Side Nut
    G02191552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the LH instrument panel support to cowl side bolts.
    Fig 19: Removing LH Instrument Panel Support-To-Cowl Side Bolts
    G02191553Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Loosen the LH instrument panel support to cowl side captive bolt.
    Fig 20: Loosening LH Instrument Panel Support-To-Cowl Side Captive Bolt
    G02191554Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Position the instrument panel away from the cowl.
    • Disconnect the electronic air temperature control (EATC) hose from the heater plenum.
    26. NOTE: Two technicians are required to carry out this step.
    NOTE: Check the cowl top clips for damage, looseness, or stripped fasteners.
  26. Remove the instrument panel (04320).
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