Removal & Installation

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Remove the instrument cluster finish panel. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL -- CLUSTER FINISH PANEL .
Remove the lower steering column cover.
1. Remove the two bolts.
2. Position the parking brake release aside.
3. Remove the lower steering column cover.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Lower Steering Column Cover
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement (04502).
- Remove the five screws.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Instrument Panel Steering Column Opening Cover Reinforcement
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the transmission range indicator cable out of the way.
1. Disconnect the cable.
2. Remove the bolt.
3. Position the transmission range indicator cable out of the way.
  
  Fig 3: Positioning Transmission Range Indicator Cable Out Of The Way
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the instrument cluster.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Position the instrument cluster aside.
  - Disconnect the electrical connector.
    
    Fig 4: Identifying Instrument Cluster Screws
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.