Instrument Cluster: Removal

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All Vehicles 

NOTE: When installing a new instrument cluster, it is necessary to upload the module configuration 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. Tilt the steering column to the lowest position.
  3. Zephyr 

  4. Remove the 2 instrument cluster finish panel screws and the instrument cluster finish panel.
  5. Remove the 2 screws and the instrument cluster.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
  6. Fusion, Milan 

    NOTE: The instrument cluster finish panel is held in place by spring clips located on the finish panel.
  7. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel.
  8. NOTE: The top of the instrument cluster is a snap fit to the instrument panel. To ease removal of the instrument cluster insert a suitable tool between the instrument panel and the top of the instrument cluster and use a slight outward movement until the top of the instrument cluster is released. The instrument cluster can now be rotated outwards.
  9. Remove the 2 screws and the instrument cluster.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
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