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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 575 (INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONINSTRUMENT PANEL
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic

Instrument Panel

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Instrument Panel
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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
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  1. Remove the front seats. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the front console. For additional information, refer to CONSOLE - FRONT FLOOR  .
  3. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to DRAINING .
  4. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY .
  5. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM). For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  7. Remove the roll restrictor crossbeam-to-roll restrictor bolt.
    • To install, clean the bolt using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads and tighten to 48 N.m (35 lb-ft).
    Fig 1: Removing Roll Restrictor Crossbeam-To-Roll Restrictor Bolt
    G04658981Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 4 restrictor crossbeam-to-strut tower bolts and the crossmember.
    • To install, clean the bolt using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads and tighten to 55 N.m (41 lb-ft).
    Fig 2: Removing Restrictor Crossbeam-To-Strut Tower Bolts & Crossmember
    G04658982Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the heater hoses.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Heater Hoses
    G04658983Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) manifold bolt.
    • Install new O-ring seals.
    • To install, tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
    Fig 4: Removing Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) Manifold Bolt
    G04658984Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the RH instrument panel cowl top bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 5: Removing RH Instrument Panel Cowl Top Bolt
    G04658985Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the 2 LH instrument panel cowl top bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 6: Removing LH Instrument Panel Cowl Top Bolts
    G04658986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the front door weatherstrips aside.
  14. Position the scuff plates aside.
    • Pull the front of the scuff plate trim panels upward to release the retaining clips.
    Fig 7: Positioning Scuff Plates Aside
    G04658987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the cowl trim panels.
    • Pull the panel rearward to release it from the clips.
    Fig 8: Removing Cowl Trim Panels
    G04658988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the lower instrument panel insulator.
    Fig 9: Removing Lower Instrument Panel Insulator
    G04658989Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the floor shifter. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .
  18. Remove the front carpet sections.
    • Remove the 2 pin-type retainers and the drivers footrest pad.
    Fig 10: Removing Pin-Type Retainers & Drivers Footrest Pad
    G04658990Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Disconnect the RH main wiring harness electrical connector and radio antenna connector.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting RH Main Wiring Harness Electrical Connector & Radio Antenna Connector
    G04658991Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the pin-type retainers and remove the rear footwell duct.
    Fig 12: Removing Pin-Type Retainers & Rear Footwell Duct
    G04658992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the bolts and detach the ground wires from the floor pan tunnel.
    Fig 13: Removing Bolts & Detaching Ground Wires From Floor Pan Tunnel
    G04658993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the instrument panel side panels.
    Fig 14: Removing Instrument Panel Side Panels
    G04658994Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the RH and LH A-pillar trim panels.
    • Position the weatherstrip aside near the A-pillar.
    • Pull the top outboard edge of the A-pillar trim panel toward the inside of the vehicle to disengage the retaining clips.
    • Pull the A-pillar trim panel upward to remove it from the dash panel.
  24. Remove the steering column cover.
    Fig 15: Removing Steering Column Cover
    G04658995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Position the hood release handle aside.
    • Remove the 2 screws and position the handle aside.
    Fig 16: Removing Screws & Positioning Handle Aside
    G04658996Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the steering column pinch bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 17: Removing Steering Column Pinch Bolt
    G04658997Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Disconnect the LH side main wiring harness electrical connectors.
    Fig 18: Disconnecting LH Side Main Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    G04658998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Disconnect the restraints control module (RCM) small electrical connector.
    Fig 19: Disconnecting Restraints Control Module (RCM) Small Electrical Connector
    G04658999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the tunnel reinforcement bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
    30. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the instrument panel upper section, this step requires the help of an assistant.
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