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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021EDGE SE, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 100 (INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONINSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER SECTIONREMOVAL

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD

Instrument Panel Upper Section: Removal

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Removal

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NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All vehicles

Remove the instrument panel. Refer to: Instrument Panel .
NOTE: Upper instrument panel storage tray with speaker shown in illustration, others similar.

If equipped, release the clips and remove the instrument panel speaker grille.

Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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NOTE: Upper instrument panel storage tray with speaker shown in illustration, others similar.

Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove upper instrument panel storage tray.

Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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Remove the steering column shrouds. Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds .
Remove the 2 bolts, release the clips and remove IPC trim panel.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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Remove the bolts and the IPC.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
  Torque: 21 lb.in (2.4 Nm)
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NOTE: FCIM with touchscreen shown in illustration. FCIM without touch screen similar.

Remove the bolts and the FCIM.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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NOTE: Instrument panel center trim panel without floor console shown in illustration, with floor console similar.

Release the clips and remove the RH instrument panel center trim panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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NOTE: Instrument panel center trim panel without floor console shown in illustration, with floor console similar.

Release the clips and remove the LH instrument panel center trim panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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If equipped, remove the trailer brake controller module.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Vehicles without touchscreen
Remove the bolts and the FCDIM.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
  Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the two bolts and the APIM.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Vehicles with touchscreen
Remove the bolts and the FDIM.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Vehicles without floor console
Remove bolts and the lower instrument panel finish panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)
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Vehicles with floor console
Remove the bolts and the instrument panel lower finish panel.
Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)

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All vehicles
Remove the bolts and the ACM.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Release the clips and remove the RH register finish panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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NOTE: Vehicle with spot light shown in illustration, without spotlight similar.

Release the clips and remove the LH register finish panel.
- If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector.
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Disconnect the electrical connector(s).

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Detach the wiring harness retainers and position the wire harness aside.

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WARNING: Do not reuse steering column nuts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

Remove and discard the nuts.

Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

Remove and discard the bolts and remove the steering column.

Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

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Disconnect the electrical connectors. release the harness retainers and position aside the electrical harness.
1. Remove the bolts, the push pin and the HVAC duct.
  Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
2. Remove the bolts.
  Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Disconnect the electrical connectors, release the harness retainers and position aside the electrical harness.
- Remove the bolts.
  Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
- Remove the bolts.
  Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
2. Release the harness retainers.
3. Remove the bolts.
  Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connectors. release the harness retainers and position aside the electrical harness.
1. Remove the bolts.
  Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)