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Instrument Panel: Installation

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CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. Avoid exposing any modules to static electrical charges, as this may cause damage to the modules.
    NOTE: Installation of the instrument panel into the vehicle requires an assistant.
    NOTE: Make the sure the instrument panel center locator pin is engaged into the cowl top.
  1. Install the instrument panel into the vehicle.
  2. Install the 3 instrument panel cowl top screws.
  3. Install the lower LH instrument panel cowl side bolt.
    Fig 1: Installing Lower LH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolt
    G03250725Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the upper LH instrument panel cowl side nut.
    Fig 2: Installing Upper LH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Nut
    G03250726Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the RH instrument panel cowl side nut.
    Fig 3: Installing RH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Nut
    G03250727Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the instrument panel cowl top bracket screws.
    Fig 4: Installing Instrument Panel Cowl Top Bracket Screws
    G03250728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the instrument panel defroster opening grille.
  8. Connect the transmission shift cable to the steering column.
    1. Connect the cable to the steering column bracket.
    2. Connect the cable to the steering column shift tube lever.
    Fig 5: Connecting Transmission Shift Cable To Steering Column
    G03250729Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column shaft and install a new pinch bolt.
    Fig 6: Connecting Intermediate Shaft To Steering Column Shaft And Installing A New Pinch Bolt
    G03250730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the steering column brace.
    1. Position the steering column brace.
    2. Install the nut.
    Fig 7: Positioning Steering Column Brace
    G03250731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the vacuum connector.
    Fig 8: Connecting Vacuum Connector
    G03250732Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the parking brake release vacuum connector.
    Fig 9: Connecting Parking Brake Release Vacuum Connector
    G03250733Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the steering column opening panel reinforcement and install the 5 bolts.
    Fig 10: Positioning Steering Column Opening Panel Reinforcement
    G03250734Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the steering column opening panel.
    1. Align the steering column opening panel and push in to seat the retaining clips.
    2. Position the parking brake release assembly.
    3. Install the screws.
    Fig 11: Installing Steering Column Opening Panel
    G03250735Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Connect the LH wiring harness connectors.
    Fig 12: Connecting LH Wiring Harness Connectors
    G03250736Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the LH ground bolts.
    Fig 13: Installing LH Ground Bolts
    G03250737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the 4 nuts and the instrument panel tunnel brace.
    Fig 14: Installing Instrument Panel Tunnel Brace
    G03250738Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Position the tunnel brace trim cover and install the pin-type retainer.
    Fig 15: Positioning Tunnel Brace Trim Cover And Installing Pin-Type Retainer
    G03250739Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the LH and RH door weatherstrip seals.
  20. Connect the RH bulkhead connector.
    1. Tighten the bolt.
    Fig 16: Installing RH Bulkhead Connector
    G03250740Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Connect the RH wiring harness electrical connectors.
    Fig 17: Connecting RH Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    G03250741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the RH ground bolts.
    Fig 18: Installing RH Ground Bolts
    G03250742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Connect the antenna cable in-line connector.
    Fig 19: Connecting Antenna Cable In-Line Connector
    G03250743Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    24. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 20: Installing LH And RH Windshield Side Garnish Moldings
    G03250744Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the LH and RH windshield side garnish moldings.
    25. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 21: Installing LH And RH A-Pillar Lower Trim Panels
    G03250745Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the LH and RH A-pillar lower trim panels.
  26. Feed the wiring harness through the dash panel and seat the wiring grommet.
    Fig 22: Seating Wiring Grommet
    G03250746Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the LH and RH instrument panel lower insulators.
  28. Raise the vehicle.
  29. Connect the wiring harness retainer to the dash panel.
    Fig 23: Connecting Wiring Harness Retainer To Dash Panel
    G03250747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the RH splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  31. Connect the RH engine compartment in-line wiring harness connectors.
    Fig 24: Connecting RH Engine Compartment In-Line Wiring Harness Connectors
    G03250748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Clip the LH bulkhead connector into the dash panel.
    Fig 25: Clipping LH Bulkhead Connector Into Dash Panel
    G03250749Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Connect the LH bulkhead connector.
    • Tighten the bolt.
    Fig 26: Installing LH Bulkhead Connector
    G03250750Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Position the speed control servo.
    1. Install the nuts.
    2. Connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 27: Installing Speed Control Servo
    G03250751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Open the glove compartment door.
  36. Through the glove compartment opening, install the instrument panel support brace bolt.
    Fig 28: Installing Instrument Panel Support Brace Bolt
    G03250752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Reactivate the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
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