Removal and Installation

All vehicles 

1. Remove the instrument panel finish panel. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL .

   Vehicles without navigation 

2. Remove the LH and RH floor console finish mouldings.
   • Lift upward on the floor console finish mouldings to release the retaining clips.
3. Remove the 10 Audio Control Module (ACM) and HVAC control module screws.
   Fig 1: Locating Audio Control Module (ACM) And HVAC Control Module Screws

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
4. Position the ACM  and HVAC control module toward the rear of vehicle, to allow clearance for the removal of the center instrument panel finish panel.

   All vehicles 

5. NOTE: Center instrument panel finish panel with navigation shown illustration, center instrument panel finish panel without navigation similar.

   Remove the 5 screws and the center instrument panel finish panel.

   Fig 2: Locating Center Instrument Panel Finish Panel Screws

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.