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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 486 (INSTRUMENT PANEL & CONSOLE)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONINSTRUMENT PANELINSTALLATION
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard
Instrument Panel: Installation
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup, 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2006 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2006 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the instrument panel.
- Install the LH instrument panel cowl side bolts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Install the lower RH instrument panel cowl side bolt.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Install the upper RH instrument panel cowl side bolt.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Install the LH instrument panel center support bolt.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Install the LH instrument panel end finish panel.
- Install the instrument panel cowl top bolts.
- Install the bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Install the bolt.
- Tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
- Install the cowl top attaching bolt covers.
- Install the bolts.
- Install the autolamp sunload sensor finish panel.
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Install the RH cowl side bolt cover.
- Install the RH ground bolt.
- Tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
- Connect the RH cowl side electrical connectors.
- Lower the glove compartment.
- Open the glove compartment.
- While releasing the glove compartment stops, lower the glove compartment.
- Connect the climate control vacuum harness connector.
- Connect the blend door actuator electrical connector.
- Close the glove compartment.
- Depress the glove compartment stops.
- Close the glove compartment.
- Connect the ECS module electrical connector.
- Connect the ECS module electrical connector.
- Install the locking clip.
- Install the ECS module cover.
- If equipped, connect the transmission shift cable to the steering column.
- Connect the cable to the steering column bracket.
- Connect the cable to the steering column shift lever.
- Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
- Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
- Install the steering column shaft pinch bolt.
- To install, tighten to:
- Nm (18 lb-ft) (vehicles built through 4/2005).
- Nm (21 lb-ft) (vehicles built after 4/2005).
- To install, tighten to:
- If equipped, connect the adjustable pedal motor harness electrical connector.
- If equipped, connect the adjustable pedal motor electrical connector.
- Through the steering column opening, connect the wiring harness electrical connector.
- If equipped, connect the CPP switch electrical connector.
- Connect the BPP switch electrical connector.
- Connect the parking brake switch electrical connector.
- Position the CJB aside.
- Release the tab.
- Install the parking brake release handle.
- Position the parking brake release handle.
- Install the nuts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Connect the in-line electrical connector.
- Connect the CJB electrical connectors.
- Install the CJB.
- Connect the tab.
- Install the bolt.
- Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
- Install the instrument panel steering column cover.
- Position the instrument panel steering column cover by positioning lower hooks into slots at bottom of instrument panel.
- Push retainer clips into the instrument panel.
- Route the antenna cable into the inner fender opening.
- Seat the antenna cable grommet into the dash panel.
- Route the antenna cable into the inner fender opening.
- Install the RH front fender splash shield.
- Position the front fender splash shield.
- Install the pin-type retainers.
- Install the screws.
- Install the 3 nuts.
- Install the antenna base. For additional information, refer to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM .
- Install the LH and RH front door weatherstrips.
- Install the LH and RH A-pillar lower trim panels.
- Position the A-pillar lower trim panels.
- Install the pin-type retainers.
- Install the LH and RH scuff plates.
- If equipped with a manual transmission, install the upper gearshift lever.
- Install the upper gearshift lever bolts.
- Tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
- If equipped with manual transmission, install the shift lever boot.
- Install the screws.
- Feed the wiring harness into the engine compartment and connect the electrical connectors.
- Connect the CJB cable at the junction block.
- Feed the cable into the engine compartment and install the wiring harness grommet.
- Install the nut.
- Clip the instrument panel harness locator into the pedal bracket.
- Clip the harness locator to the PCM bracket.
- Repower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
NOTE:
This step requires an assistant.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.