Instrument Panel

All vehicles 

1. If equipped with adjustable pedals, move the pedals to the full forward position.
2. If equipped, remove the front floor console. For additional information, refer to CONSOLE - FRONT, FLOOR, NAVIGATOR & NAVIGATOR L  or CONSOLE - FRONT, FLOOR, EXPEDITION & EXPEDITION EL .
3. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN article.
4. If equipped, remove the RH instrument panel insulator.
   • Disconnect the instrument panel insulator lamp.
5. Remove the LH and RH lower cowl trim panels.
   • Remove the scuff plate.
   • Remove the lower cowl trim panel.
   Fig 1: Locating LH And RH Lower Cowl Trim Panels

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6. Position the LH and RH door weatherstrip seals aside.
   Fig 2: Locating LH And RH Door Weatherstrip Seals Aside

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7. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.

   Navigator & Navigator L only 

8. Remove the steering column opening trim panel.
   • Remove the screws.
   • Release the trim panel from the instrument panel.
   • Disconnect the electrical connector, if equipped.
   Fig 3: Locating Steering Column Opening Trim Panel

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9. Position the hood release and parking brake release handles aside.
   • Remove the screws.
   • Position the release handles aside.
     • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
   Fig 4: Locating Hood Release And Parking Brake Release Handles Aside

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   Expedition & Expedition EL only 

10. Remove the steering column opening trim panel.
    • Remove the screws.
    • Release the trim panel from the instrument panel.
    Fig 5: Locating Trim Panel From Instrument Panel

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11. Remove the hood release handle bolt and position aside.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    Fig 6: Locating Hood Release Handle Bolt And Position Aside

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12. Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
    Fig 7: Locating Instrument Panel Lower Cover

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13. Remove the bolt from the parking brake handle and position aside.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    Fig 8: Locating Parking Brake Handle And Position Aside

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    All vehicles 

NOTE: Navigator & Navigator L shown in illustration, Expedition & Expedition EL similar.