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Instrument Panel: Removal

All vehicles 

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R1234YF Refrigerant .

    2.0L 

  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4.

    Vehicles with 2.7L engine 

  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe RH side. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe RH - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS).
  4. NOTE: The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to do so may result in damage to the turbocharger.

    Loosen the clamps. Disconnect the electrical connector and pushpin. Remove the bolt and the CAC intake pipe from the right side.

    Torque:

    Stage 1: Clamps: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)

    Stage 2: Bolt: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

    GFD622273Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  5. NOTE: Make sure all openings are sealed.

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

    Torque

    : 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

    GFD622274Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. NOTE: Make sure all openings are sealed.

    Clamp and disconnect the heater hoses.

    GFD622275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the cowl panel grille. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille .
  8. Remove the wiper linkage assembly.

    1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    2. Remove the bolts.

      Torque

      : 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    GFD622276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove the bolts.

    Torque

    : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD622277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove both front doors. Refer to: Front Door .
  11. Remove both front seats. Refer to: Front Seat .
  12. Remove the floor console. Refer to: Floor Console .
  13. Remove the RH and LH A-pillar trim panel. Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel .
  14. Release the clips and the remove the trim panel.
    GFD621304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. On both sides, release the clips and the remove the trim panel.
    GFD622278Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. NOTE: RH side shown in illustration, LH side similar.

    On both sides, remove the trim panel.

    GFD622279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Release the clips and remove the RH sill plate.

    • Disconnect the electrical connector. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

    GFD622280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Release the clips and remove the RH lower cowl trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
    GFD622281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Remove the pin-type retainers and the lower RH trim panel.
    GFD621284Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the hush panel pin-type retainers.
    2. Position the insulation panel away from the instrument panel.
    GFD621285Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Remove the insulator panel.

    • Disconnect the electrical connector.

    GFD621286Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Remove the push pins and position the carpet aside.
    GFD622282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Release the clips and remove the LH sill plate.

    • Disconnect the electrical connector. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

    GFD622283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Release the clips and lower the trim panel.
    GFD622284Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Remove the bolt and the trim panel.

    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.

      Torque

      : 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

    GFD622285Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Remove the hood release handle. Refer to: Hood Latch Release Handle .
  27. Remove the foot rest pad. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
    GFD622286Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Release the clips and remove the LH lower cowl trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
    GFD622287Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Remove the retainer and position the carpet aside.
    GFD622288Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Disconnect the electrical connectors and detach from the lower RH cowl.
    GFD622289Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Remove the HVAC nut.

    Torque

    : 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

    GFD622290Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Disconnect the electrical connectors, release the harness retainers and position both harnesses aside.
    GFD622291Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Remove the push pin and the HVAC duct.
    GFD622292Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Remove the push pin and the RH HVAC duct.
    GFD622293Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Remove the push pin and the LH HVAC duct.
    GFD622294Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Remove the bolt, push pin and the center HVAC duct.
    GFD622295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Release the push pins and position aside the instrument harness and harness tray.
    GFD622296Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Remove the nuts and the LH insulator panel.

    • Disconnect the electrical connector.

      Torque

      : 42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)

    GFD622297Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. NOTE: Accessed through opening on the LH side of the steering column.

    Disconnect the BCM electrical connectors.

    GFD622298Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. NOTE: Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Reuse could result in bolt failure and loss of vehicle control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

    Remove and discard the bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft.

    Torque

    : 20 lb.ft (27.5 Nm)

    GFD622299Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. Remove the bolts and the bracket.

    Torque

    : 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

    GFD622300Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. NOTE: Leave the two instrument panel support bolts finger tight until the last step.

    1. Remove the RH instrument panel support bolts.

      Torque

      : 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

    2. Remove the cover and the RH A-pillar to in-vehicle cross beam support bolt. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

      Torque

      : 17 lb.ft (22.5 Nm)

    GFD622301Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. NOTE: Leave the two instrument panel support bolts finger tight until the last step.

    1. Remove the LH instrument panel support bolts.

      Torque

      : 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

    2. Remove the cover and the LH A-pillar to in-vehicle cross beam support bolt. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

      Torque

      : 17 lb.ft (22.5 Nm)

    GFD622302Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, an assistant is required when carrying out this step.
    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.

    Rotate the instrument panel face down and remove through the RH front door opening.

GFD622303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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