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 

NOTE: Center instrument panel finish panel with navigation shown in the illustration, center instrument panel finish panel without navigation similar.
Fig 2: Locating Center Instrument Panel Finish Panel Screws
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
5. Remove the 5 screws and the center instrument panel finish panel.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.