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Instrument Panel: Removal

  1. Depower the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). For additional information, refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. If equipped, remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to FLOOR CONSOLE .
  3. Position the speed control servo aside.
    1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    2. Remove the nuts.
    3. Position the speed control servo aside.
    Fig 1: Identifying Speed Servo Electrical connector, Nuts & Speed Control Servo
    G00393735Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the LH engine compartment in-line electrical connector.
    • Release the wiring harness locators.
    Fig 2: Identifying LH Engine Compartment In-Line Electrical Connector
    G00402991Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the brake fluid sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Identifying Brake Fluid Sensor Electrical Connector
    G00402992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor electrical connector.
    • Release the wiring harness locators.
    Fig 4: Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor Electrical Connector
    G00402993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the LH engine compartment in-line electrical connectors.
    Fig 5: Identifying LH Engine Compartment In-Line Electrical Connectors
    G00402994Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Unseat the LH wiring harness grommet.
    Fig 6: Identifying LH Wiring Harness Grommet
    G00402995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the blower motor electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Identifying Blower Motor Electrical Connector
    G00402996Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the A/C pressure cut-off switch electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Identifying A/C Pressure Cut-Off Switch Electrical Connector
    G00402997Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the RH engine compartment in-line wiring harness connectors.
    Fig 9: Identifying RH Engine Compartment In-Line Wiring Harness Connectors
    G00402998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the blower motor controller electrical connector.
    • Release the wiring harness locators.
    Fig 10: Identifying Blower Motor Controller Electrical Connector
    G00402999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the RH front wheel and tire assembly.
  14. Remove the upper fender splash shield bolts.
    Fig 11: Identifying Upper Fender Splash Shield Bolts
    G00403000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the lower fender splash shield bolt and locator.
    Fig 12: Identifying Lower Fender Splash Shield Bolt & Locator
    G00403001Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Position the fender splash shield away from the dash panel.
    Fig 13: Positioning Fender Splash Shield Away From Dash Panel
    G00403002Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Unlock the wiring harness guide.
    Fig 14: Identifying Wiring Harness Guide
    G00403003Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Unseat the RH wiring harness grommet.
    Fig 15: Identifying RH Wiring Harness Grommet
    G00403004Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the RH front wheel and tire assembly.
  20. Remove the RH instrument panel lower insulator.
    1. Remove the pin-type retainers.
    2. Release the locking tab.
    3. Remove the instrument panel lower insulator.
      • Disconnect the courtesy lamp.
    Fig 16: Removing RH Instrument Panel Lower Insulator
    G00403159Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the LH and RH scuff plates.
    Fig 17: Identifying Scuff Plates
    G00403005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar lower trim panels.
    Fig 18: Identifying A-Pillar Lower Trim Panels
    G00403006Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Disconnect the antenna cable in-line connector.
    Fig 19: Identifying Antenna Cable In-Line Connector
    G00403007Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the RH ground bolts.
    Fig 20: Identifying RH Ground Bolts
    G00403008Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Disconnect the RH bulkhead electrical connectors.
    1. Loosen the bolt.
    2. Disconnect the RH bulkhead electrical connectors.
    Fig 21: Identifying RH Bulkhead Electrical Connectors & Bolt
    G00403009Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. If equipped, disconnect the electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) hose from the evaporator housing.
    Fig 22: Identifying Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) Hose
    G00403010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Position the LH and RH door weatherstrip seals aside.
    Fig 23: Identifying Door Weatherstrip Seals
    G00403011Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Feed the RH wiring harness through the dash panel.
    Fig 24: Identifying RH Wiring Harness
    G00403012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Disconnect the climate control head vacuum harness connector.
    Fig 25: Identifying Climate Control Head Vacuum Harness Connector
    G00403013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the pin-type retainer and the instrument panel tunnel brace cover.
    Fig 26: Identifying Pin-Type Retainer & Instrument Panel Tunnel Brace Cover
    G00403014Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the instrument panel tunnel brace.
    1. Remove the nuts.
    2. Remove the instrument panel tunnel brace.
    Fig 27: Identifying Instrument Panel Tunnel Brace & Nuts
    G00403015Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the LH instrument panel insulator.
    1. Remove the pin-type retainers.
    2. Remove the LH instrument panel insulator.
      • Disconnect the courtesy lamp.
    Fig 28: Removing LH Instrument Panel Insulator
    G00403016Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Remove the instrument panel lower steering column opening cover.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the instrument panel lower steering column opening cover.
    Fig 29: Removing Instrument Panel Lower Steering Column Opening Cover
    G00403017Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement
    Fig 30: Removing Instrument Panel Steering Column Opening Cover Reinforcement
    G00403018Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Disconnect the parking brake release vacuum connector.
    Fig 31: Identifying Parking Brake Release Vacuum Connector
    G00403019Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Disconnect the vacuum connector.
    Fig 32: Identifying Vacuum Connector
    G00403020Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Position the steering column brace aside.
    1. Remove the nut.
    2. Position the steering column brace aside.
    Fig 33: Identifying Steering Column Brace & Nut
    G00403021Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering column shaft.
    1. Remove and discard the pinch bolt.
    2. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering column shaft.
    Fig 34: Identifying Intermediate Shaft & Pinch Bolt
    G00403022Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. If equipped, disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column.
    1. Disconnect the cable from the steering column shift tube lever.
    2. Disconnect the cable from the steering column bracket.
    Fig 35: Identifying Transmission Shift Cable & Steering Column
    G00403023Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Remove the LH ground bolt.
    Fig 36: Identifying LH Ground Bolt
    G00403024Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Disconnect the LH wiring harness connectors.
    Fig 37: Identifying LH Wiring Harness Connectors
    G00403025Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Remove the defroster opening grille.
    • If equipped, disconnect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 38: Identifying Defroster Opening Grille
    G00403026Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Remove the three instrument panel cowl top screws.
    Fig 39: Identifying Instrument Panel Cowl Top Screws
    G00403027Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Remove the RH instrument panel cowl side nut.
    Fig 40: Identifying RH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Nut
    G00403028Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Remove the upper LH instrument panel cowl side nut.
    Fig 41: Identifying LH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Nut
    G00403029Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Remove the lower LH instrument panel cowl side bolt.
    Fig 42: Identifying Lower LH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolt
    G00403030Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    47. NOTE: Two technicians are needed to carry out this step.
    NOTE: Feed the LH wiring harness through the dash panel while carrying out this step.
  47. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.
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