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Instrument Cluster: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  4. Shift the gearshift lever to MANUAL LOW.
  5. Tilt the steering wheel to the lowest position, if equipped with a tilt wheel.
  6. Remove the two instrument panel finish panel screws.
  7. Remove the instrument panel finish panel enough to access the switch electrical connectors.
  8. Disconnect the rear windshield wiper/washer switch electrical connector.
  9. Disconnect the heated back window and light switch electrical connector.
  10. Disconnect the emergency warning switch electrical connector.
  11. Disconnect the POWER E-AT switch electrical connector.
  12. Disconnect the speed control on/off (CRUISE CONT. ON/OFF) switch electrical connector.
  13. Disconnect the headlamp switch electrical connector.
  14. Disconnect the light switch rheostat resistor electrical connector.
  15. Remove the instrument panel finish panel with the switches attached.
  16. Remove the four instrument cluster screws. See Figure .
  17. Remove the transmission control selector indicator from the instrument cluster. See Figure .
  18. NOTE: Mark the three instrument cluster electrical connectors to ease installation.
  19. Disconnect the three instrument cluster electrical connectors. See Figure .
  20. Remove the instrument cluster.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Instrument Cluster
G00092568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Exploded View Of Instrument Cluster (Legend)
G00094675Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.