Removal and Installation

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Removing/Installing Instrument Cluster
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    NOTE: Prior to removal of the instrument cluster, it is necessary to upload the instrument cluster configuration information to the diagnostic tool. For additional information, refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
  1. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
  3. Remove the 4 screws and the instrument cluster.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Download the instrument cluster configuration information from the diagnostic tool into the new instrument cluster. For additional information, refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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