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Removal And Installation

  1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
    • Remove the key.
  2. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  3. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to Console - Floor .
  4. Remove the selector lever or the gearshift lever. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS article or MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS article.
  5. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel side finish panels.
  6. Remove the RH and LH weatherstrips from the front door openings near the instrument panel.
  7. Remove the RH and LH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
  8. Remove the RH and LH lower cowl panels.
  9. If equipped, remove the RH lower instrument panel insulator.
  10. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors located at the LH lower cowl.
    11. Fig 1: Locating Electrical Connectors
    GF0028429Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the small gray connector and the large black connector from the Smart Junction Box (SJB).
    12. Fig 2: Locating Black Connector
    GF0028430Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the 2 screws and position the hood release handle aside.
    13. Fig 3: Locating Hood Latch Release Handle
    GF0028431Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the bulkhead electrical connector and the antenna cable located at the RH lower cowl.
    14. Fig 4: Locating Bulkhead Electrical Connector And Antenna Lead-In Cable
    GF0028432Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Fully lower the glove compartment door and disconnect the 2 A/C electrical connectors.
    15. Fig 5: Locating A/C Electrical Connectors
    GF0028433Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors and retainers located on the floor between the 2 front seats.
    16. Fig 6: Locating Electrical Connector
    GF0028434Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the 2 nuts and position the steering column pinch bolt cover aside.
    17. Fig 7: Locating Steering Column Pinch Bolt Cover
    GF0028435Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove and discard the steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt.
    • To install, use a new steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    18. Fig 8: Locating Steering Column Pinch Bolt
    GF0028436Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
    NOTE: Index-mark the steering column shaft position to the steering gear for reference during installation.
  18. Detach the upper steering column shaft from the steering column.
  19. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel.
  20. Remove the instrument cluster.
    • Remove the 2 screws.
    • Remove the instrument cluster.
      • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    21. Fig 9: Locating Instrument Cluster Screws
    GF0028437Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Through the instrument cluster opening, remove the 2 instrument cluster opening bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
  22. Remove the 2 instrument panel lower bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
    23. NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, the aid of an assistant is required to carry out this step.
  23. Remove the instrument panel.
    • Remove the 3 instrument panel side bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
  24. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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