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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021TRANSIT-350 HD BASE, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 3.5L ENG VIN 8, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 444 (INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONINSTRUMENT PANELREMOVAL

2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWD

Instrument Panel: Removal

2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWDSECTION Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

All vehicles

Depower the SRS. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
Remove both A-pillar trim panels. Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel .
Release the clips and remove the LH instrument panel finish panel.
- Position aside the weather strip. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Release the clips and remove the RH instrument panel finish panel.
- Position aside the weather strip. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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NOTE: On both sides.

Release the clips and remove the scuff plate.

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1. Position aside the weather strip.
2. Release the clips and remove the LH lower cowl trim panel.
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1. Position aside the weather strip.
2. Remove the access cover.
3. Release the clips and remove the RH lower cowl trim panel.
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Remove both front seats. Refer to: Front Seat .
If equipped, remove the front center seat. Refer to: Front Center Seat .
Vehicles with floor console.
Remove the floor console. Refer to: Floor Console .
Vehicles without floor console
Remove bolt and the instrument panel lower trim panel.
Torque

: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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Vehicles with steering column mounted selector lever
NOTE: Push button start vehicle shown, all others similar.

Lower the steering column opening trim panel.

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Disconnect the electrical connectors.

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Remove the 4 bolts and the steering column opening trim panel and reinforcement.
Torque

: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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Remove the steering column shrouds. Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds .
Remove the bolt and position aside the selector lever cable.
Torque

: 31 lb.in (3.5 Nm)

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All vehicles
Remove the retainers and position the floor covering rearward.

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Release the retainers and remove the floor duct.

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Disconnect the electrical connectors, release the retainers and position aside the harness.

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NOTE: Located on RH lower instrument panel.

Release the retainers and remove the insulation panel.

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Disconnect the electrical connector.

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1. Release the harness retainer.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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Remove the glove compartment door. Refer to: Glove Compartment .
NOTE: Located behind glove compartment door.

Disconnect the electrical connectors.

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Disconnect the electrical connectors.

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Remove the bolt.
Torque

: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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NOTE: located on LH lower cowl.

Disconnect the electrical connectors.

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WARNING: WARNING: Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Reuse could result in bolt failure and loss of vehicle control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).