Ford Escape: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes / Removal and Installation - Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

1. NOTE: If installing a new module, it is necessary to upload the module configuration information to the scan tool prior to removing the module. This information must be downloaded into the new module after installation.

   Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the IPC following the on-screen instructions. Record the odometer value from the original IPC . If the odometer value cannot be obtained from the IPC (display failure), perform the diagnostic routine. If the value cannot be obtained after the diagnostic routine, the customer should supply the approximate odometer value.
   

1. Position the steering wheel to the full downward and outward postion.
   

1. Remove the information and entertainment display unit.
   Refer to: Center Display Screen (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the screws.
   Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

1. NOTE: Make sure that new retaining clips are installed.

   Remove and discard the retaining clips. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the center stack trim.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Unclip the gap hider from the upper steering column shroud and instrument cluster rim.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. 1. Remove the bolt.
      Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
   2. Remove the bolts.
      Torque: 33 lb.in (3.7 Nm)
   3. Release the clips and remove the instrument cluster bezel.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. • Remove the screws.
     Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
   • Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the IPC .
     

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Using a diagnostic scan tool, complete the PMI process for the IPC following the on-screen instructions.