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Instrument Panel Upper Section: Removal

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to SAFETY WARNINGS

  1. 1.

    All vehicles except Police Interceptor. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Console - Front, Floor .

  1. 2.

    NOTE: RH side shown in illustration, LH side similar.

    Police Interceptor vehicles only. Remove the LH side and RH side center lower instrument panel finish panels.

GFD37088Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    Police Interceptor vehicles only. Remove the center lower instrument panel finish panel.
GFD37089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    Remove the LH and RH scuff plate trim panels. REFER to Interior Trim and Ornamentation .

  1. 5.

    Position aside the LH and RH door weather strips.

  1. 6.

    NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH side similar.

    Remove the LH and RH instrument panel side trim panels.

GFD36627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH side similar.

    Remove the LH and RH cowl side trim covers.

GFD36628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 8.

    Remove the steering column. REFER to Steering Column .

  1. 9.

    Remove the lower LH instrument panel trim panel.

    1. 1.

      Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
GFD36629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

    Remove the IPC. REFER to Instrumentation, Message Center, and Warning Chimes .

  1. 11.

    Unclip the in-car temperature sensor harness from the instrument panel upper section.
GFD37664Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 12.

    Remove the GPSM. Refer to the appropriate article.

  1. 13.

    Remove the hood release handle bolt and remove the hood release handle.

    1. 1.

      To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
GFD37648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 14.

    Remove the glove compartment door. Refer to Glove Compartment .

  1. 15.

    Remove the glove compartment trim panel.
GFD36925Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 16.

    Disconnect the glove compartment electrical connector.
GFD36926Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 17.

    Remove the 8 screws and remove the glove compartment close out.

    1. 1.

      To install, tighten to 2.5 Nm (22 lb-in).
GFD37665Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 18.

    NOTE: Apply threadlock to the passenger side air bag to in-vehicle cross beam bolts prior to installation.

    Remove the 2 passenger side air bag to in-vehicle cross beam bolts.

    1. 1.

      To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
GFD37666Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 19.

    NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH similar.

    Disconnect the RH and LH passengers side air bag electrical connectors.

GFD37667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 20.

    Remove the ACM. REFER to Information and Entertainment Systems - Premium Plus - ACM. Remove the FDIM. REFER to Information and Entertainment Systems - Premium Plus - FDIM.

  1. 21.

    Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector or the push button start switch electrical connector.
GFD37668Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 22.

    If equipped, remove the instrument panel speaker and grille as an assembly.

    1. 1.

      Disconnect the electrical connector.

  1. 23.

    Remove the defroster grille.

    1. 1.

      Disconnect the electrical connector.
GFD37669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 24.

    Remove the 10 instrument panel upper section screws.

    1. 1.

      To install, tighten to 2.5 Nm (22 lb-in).
GFD37670Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 25.

    Gently pull the RH side of the instrument panel upper section rearward and detach the defroster grille electrical harness push pin from the HVAC duct.
GFD37671Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 26.

    NOTE: To avoid damaging the upper section, the aid of an assistant is required to carry out this step.
    NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are not hindered before removing the upper section or damage to the components may occur.

    Remove the instrument panel upper section.

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