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Instrument Panel: Installation

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
    NOTE: Two technicians are required to carry out this step.
  1. Install the instrument panel.
  2. Install the LH cowl side bolts.
    Fig 1: Installing LH Cowl Side Bolts
    G03427239Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the RH cowl side bolts.
    Fig 2: Installing RH Cowl Side Bolts
    G03427240Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the cowl top bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing Cowl Top Bolts
    G03427241Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the instrument panel defroster opening grille.
    • If equipped, connect the sunload sensor electrical connector.
      Fig 4: Installing Instrument Panel Defroster Opening Grille
      G03427242Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the four instrument panel center support bolts.
    Fig 5: Installing Four Instrument Panel Center Support Bolts
    G03427243Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the LH instrument panel reinforcement bolt.
    Fig 6: Installing LH Instrument Panel Reinforcement Bolt
    G03427244Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the fuse junction panel electrical connectors.
    Fig 7: Connecting Fuse Junction Panel Electrical Connectors
    G03427245Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the climate control vacuum harness.
    Fig 8: Connecting Climate Control Vacuum Harness
    G03427246Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Connect the climate control harness electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Connecting Climate Control Harness Electrical Connector
    G03427247Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
    1. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
    2. Install the pinch bolt.
      Fig 10: Installing Intermediate Shaft To Steering Column And Pinch Bolt
      G03427248Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the automatic transmission shift cable.
    1. Connect the cable to the steering column bracket.
    2. Connect the cable to the steering column shift tube lever.
      Fig 11: Connecting Automatic Transmission Shift Cable
      G03427249Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the RCM electrical connector.
    1. Connect the RCM electrical connector.
    2. Insert the locking clip.
      Fig 12: Connecting RCM Electrical Connector
      G03427250Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the LH wiring harness electrical connectors.
    Fig 13: Connecting LH Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    G03427251Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
    1. Position the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
    2. Install the bolts.
      Fig 14: Installing Instrument Panel Steering Column Opening Cover Reinforcement
      G03427252Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the instrument panel steering column opening cover.
    1. Position the instrument panel steering column opening cover.
    2. Install the screws.
      Fig 15: Installing Instrument Panel Steering Column Opening Cover
      G03427253Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. If equipped, install the LH and RH instrument panel lower insulators.
  18. Install the RH ground bolts.
    Fig 16: Installing RH Ground Bolts
    G03427254Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    19. NOTE: Verify that the locating tabs at the rear edge of the A-pillar lower trim panels are inserted into the scuff plate attachments.
    Fig 17: Installing LH And RH A-Pillar Lower Trim Panels
    G03427255Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the LH and RH A-pillar lower trim panels.
  20. Install the LH and RH front door weatherstrip seals.
    Fig 18: Installing LH And RH Front Door Weatherstrip Seals
    G03427256Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    21. NOTE: Verify that all the clips are installed onto the back side of the scuff plates before installation. Inspect the clips for missing attachments and replace as needed.
    Fig 19: Installing LH And RH Scuff Plates
    G03427257Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the LH and RH scuff plates.
  22. If equipped, connect the RKE module electrical connector located on the instrument panel center support.
  23. If equipped, connect and engage the video system console electrical connectors.
    Fig 20: Connecting Video System Console Electrical Connectors
    G03427258Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the utility compartment.
    • If equipped, connect the power point electrical connector.
    1. 2. Position the utility compartment.
    2. 3. Install the four two part pin-type retainers.
      Fig 21: Installing Utility Compartment And Pin-Type Retainers
      G03427259Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Open the glove compartment.
  26. Install the RH instrument panel reinforcement bolt.
    Fig 22: Installing RH Instrument Panel Reinforcement Bolt
    G03427260Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Connect the antenna in-line connector.
    Fig 23: Connecting Antenna In-Line Connector
    G03427261Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Close the glove compartment.
  29. Repower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM .
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