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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ECONOLINE E150, VAN CARGO, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 285 (CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONINSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTERS

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W

Instrument Panel Registers

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Instrument Panel Registers

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. To remove individual components, only carry out the following steps. See COMPONENTS REMOVING STEPS .

COMPONENTS REMOVING STEPS

Component	Steps
Driver side register	1
Passenger side register	2
Center register	3-6

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Fig 1: Identifying Removing Sequence Of Instrument Panel Registers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 1-2: Driver Side and Passenger Side Register Removal Note

Depress the inboard side tab with a flat blade tool. Pull the register rearward, depress the outboard tab and remove the register.

Fig 2: Depressing Inboard Side Tab With Flat Blade Tool
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 3: Center Register Removal Note

Insert a mini-pick in the pocket and pull the register from the instrument panel.

Fig 3: Inserting Mini-Pick In Pocket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.