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Instrument Panel: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

    Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions .

  2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to: Instrument Panel .
  3. NOTE: Make sure all openings are sealed.

    Remove the evaporator pipe nut, position the flange and pipe aside.

    Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

    GFD263300Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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    WARNING: When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth.

    Release the cooling system pressure by slowly turning the degas bottle cap between 2 and 3 turns and remove the degas bottle cap.

    GFD263301Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Install hose clamping pliers on the coolant hoses, release the hose clamps and disconnect the coolant hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp(s)
    GFD263302Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. On both sides, remove the front door. Refer to: Front Door .
  7. Lower the steering column opening trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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  8. NOTE: Any time the parking brake switch electrical connector has been disconnected, the EPB system is deactivated and a DTC is stored in the ABS module. Perform the following step to restore the EPB system and clear the ABS module DTC.

    Apply and release the parking brake twice, pausing with the switch in the NEUTRAL (AT REST) position between apply and release. Detach the wiring harness retainers, disconnect the electrical connectors, remove the bolts and the steering column opening trim panel and reinforcement.

    Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

    GFD263303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove the floor console. Refer to: Floor Console .
  10. On both sides, remove the A-pillar trim panel. Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel .
  11. On both sides. Release the clips and remove the scuff plate. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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  12. On both sides. Release the clips and remove the lower cowl trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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  13. Remove the push pins and RH insulator panel.
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  14. Position the RH carpet aside.
    GFD263305Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove the push pins and position the LH carpet aside.
    GFD263306Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. NOTE: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering shaft is disconnected, or damage to the clockspring may result.

    Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations. Remove and discard the steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD263307Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Release the clip, the push pin and remove the RH floor console lower trim panel.
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  18. Release the clip, the push pin and remove the LH floor console lower trim panel.
    GFD262722Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Release the clips and remove the instrument panel lower center trim panel.
    GFD262723Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Remove the bolts and the center bracket.

    Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

    GFD263009Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Remove the bolts and the LH instrument panel center brace.

    Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

    GFD263308Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Remove the bolts and the RH instrument panel center brace.

    Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

    GFD263309Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Remove the bolt and the center HVAC duct.
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  24. Remove the HVAC ducts.
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  25. WARNING: Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete the backup power supply. Ignition must remain OFF until repair is complete. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.

    • Turn the ignition off, wait at least one minute.

    • Disconnect the electrical connectors and release the wiring harness retainer.

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  26. Disconnect the electrical connectors, detach the wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
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  27. NOTE: RH side of instrument panel.

    Disconnect the electrical connectors.

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  28. Remove the HVAC nut.

    Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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  29. NOTE: LH side of instrument panel.

    Disconnect the BCM electrical connectors.

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  30. Remove the cowl panel grille. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille .
  31. Remove the bolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD263315Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. On both sides. Remove the A-pillar to in-vehicle cross beam support bolt cover. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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  33. On both sides. Remove the A-pillar to in-vehicle cross beam support bolt.

    Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

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  34. 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.

    Remove the instrument panel support bolts and the instrument panel.

    Torque: 17 lb.ft (22.5 Nm)

GFD263318Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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