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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1014 (INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONINSTRUMENT PANELREMOVAL
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard

Instrument Panel: Removal

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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  1. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to Console - Floor .
  2. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  3. Remove the RH and LH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
  4. Remove the 4 pin-type retainers and the RH and LH front door opening scuff plates.
  5. Remove the RH and LH lower A-pillar trim panels.
  6. Remove the steering column opening cover.
  7. Remove the RH and LH instrument panel side finish panels.
  8. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors at the LH side of the instrument panel.
    9. Fig 1: Identifying Connectors
    GF0041819Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the main steering module electrical connector.
    10. Fig 2: Identifying Main Steering Module Connector
    GF0041820Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the bolts and position aside the hood release handle and parking brake release handle.
  11. Remove and slide the steering column intermediate shaft access cover and weather shield up the steering column intermediate shaft.
    12. Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Intermediate Shaft Access Cover
    GF0041821Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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