Instrument Panel
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
For information on Ford Color Coded Illustrations refer to COLOR-CODING - FORD
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All vehicles
- 2.
If equipped, remove the front floor console. For additional information, refer to Console - Front, Floor, Expedition .
- 3.
Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to Steering Column .
- 4.
If equipped, remove the RH instrument panel insulator.- Disconnect the instrument panel insulator lamp.
- 5.
Remove the LH and RH lower cowl trim panels.- Remove the scuff plate.
- Remove the lower cowl trim panel.
- 7.
Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation .
Navigator only
- 8.
Remove the steering column opening trim panel.- Remove the screws.
- Release the trim panel from the instrument panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connector, if equipped.
- 9.
Position the hood release and parking brake release handles aside.- Remove the screws.
- Position the release handles aside.
Expedition only
- 10.
Remove the steering column opening trim panel.- Remove the screws.
- Release the trim panel from the instrument panel.
All vehicles
- 14.NOTE: Navigator shown, Expedition similar.
Remove the bolts and the steering column reinforcement panel.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- 18.
Disconnect the electrical connector located above the Data Link Connector(DLC) and the parking aid speaker electrical connector.
Column shift only
- 20.
Remove the selector lever cable and position aside.- Remove the selector lever cable from the bracket.
- Remove the selector lever cable and retainer from the steering column.
All vehicles
- 21.
Remove the steering column shaft pinch bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering column.- Discard the bolt.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
Expedition only
All vehicles
- 25.
Disconnect the RH instrument panel electrical connectors.- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Remove the RH ground bolt.
- Disconnect the in-line antenna connector(s).
All vehicles
- 30.
Remove the bolts and position the floor console bracket aside.- Remove the bulk head electrical connectors from the bracket to position aside.
- Remove the bracket-to-instrument panel bolts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Remove the bracket-to-floor bolts.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- 31.NOTE: RH brace shown, LH brace similar to Expedition.
Position the carpet aside, remove the bolts and the instrument panel floor braces.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Expedition only
- 32.
Position the carpet aside, remove the bolts and the instrument panel floor brace.- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
All vehicles