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Instrument Panel: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, the aid of an assistant is required when positioning the instrument panel to the vehicle.
NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are correctly routed when installing the instrument panel or damage to the components may occur.
  1. Position the instrument panel on the LH dash locators and seat the panel.
    NOTE: Install the LH and RH instrument panel bolts and make sure that the panel is correctly seated before tightening.
  2. Install the 3 LH instrument panel bolts.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
      Fig 1: Locating LH Instrument Panel Bolts
      G06142205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the 3 RH instrument panel bolts.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
      Fig 2: Locating RH Instrument Panel Bolts
      G06142204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the electrical connector and install the RH door ajar switch.
    Fig 3: Locating RH Front Door Ajar Switch
    G06142203Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If equipped, connect the satellite radio connector.
    Fig 4: Locating Satellite Radio Connector
    G06142209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the RH instrument panel cowl side wiring electrical connectors and antenna cable.
    Fig 5: Locating RH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Wiring Electrical Connectors
    G06142201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the RH A-pillar lower trim panel.
    Fig 6: Installing RH A-Pillar Lower Trim Panel
    G06142211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the climate control vacuum harness connector.
    Fig 7: Locating Climate Control Vacuum Harness Connector
    G06142199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the glove compartment. For additional information, refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT  .
  10. Connect the 2 wiring electrical connectors from the SJB.
    Fig 8: Locating Smart Junction Box Wiring Electrical Connectors
    G06600669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. NOTE: Vacuum line may be obstructed by wiring electrical connectors and the instrument panel brace.
    Fig 9: Locating Single Vacuum Line
    G06142197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect single vacuum line.
    12. NOTE: Location of the wiring electrical connectors are behind the instrument panel brace.
    Fig 10: Locating Wiring Electrical Connectors
    G06142196Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the 2 wiring electrical connectors.
  13. Connect the stoplamp switch electrical connector.
    Fig 11: Locating Stoplamp Switch Electrical Connector
    G06142195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the transmission selector cable to steering column bracket.
    Fig 12: Locating Transmission Selector Cable
    G06142194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Connect the transmission selector lever cable.
    Fig 13: Locating Transmission Selector Lever Cable
    G06142193Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Connect the steering column coupling to the steering column and install the pinch bolt.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 14: Locating Steering Column Pinch Bolt
      G06142192Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
  18. Install the steering column opening cover.
    Fig 15: Locating Steering Column Opening Cover
    G06142191Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Position DLC and install the 2 screws.
    Fig 16: Locating Data Link Connector Screws
    G06141230Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  21. Install the LH and RH front door opening weatherstrips.
  22. Install the instrument panel cowl top nut.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
      Fig 17: Locating Instrument Panel Cowl Top Nut
      G06142222Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the LH upper access panel.
    Fig 18: Installing LH Upper Access Panel
    G06142223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the instrument panel cowl top screws.
    Fig 19: Locating Instrument Panel Cowl Top Screws
    G06142187Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the engine cover.
    • Position the engine cover in the vehicle and fasten the cover latches.
      Fig 20: Locating Engine Cover Latches
      G06142186Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Install the floor console. For additional information, refer to CONSOLE - FLOOR  .
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