Ford Escape: Instrument Panel and Console / Removal and Installation - Instrument Panel Upper Section
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the instrument panel.
Refer to: Instrument Panel (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
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Release the clips and remove the LH trim panel.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Release the clips and remove the trim panel.
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Remove the bolt and the display unit.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the center instrument panel trim panel.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the bolts and the center HVAC register.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Release the clips and remove the lower finsih panel.
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Release the stop and fully lower the glove compartment.
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Remove the glove compartment check strap.
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Lift the glove compartment off the hinges remove.
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Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the glove box close out.
Torque:
36 lb.in (4.1 Nm)
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Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the lower trim panel.
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Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the steering column gap hider.
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Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the IPC trim bezel.
Torque:
33 lb.in (3.7 Nm)
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Remove the bolts, and the IPC .
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the bolts and the brace.
Torque:
33 lb.in (3.7 Nm)
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Remove the instrument panel center speaker.
Refer to: Instrument Panel Center Speaker (415-00 Information and
Entertainment System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
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Release the clips and remove the HUD trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the bolts and the HUD .
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Remove the bolt the RH register.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the bolts and the lower steering column trim panel.
Torque:
17 lb.in (1.9 Nm)
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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 the steering column.
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Disconnect the electrical connector's.
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Detach the harness pushpins.
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Remove and discard the steering column nuts.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Remove and discard the steering column bolt.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connectors, release the harness retainers and position aside the harness.
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Remove the bolts and the ACM .
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the screws and position the APIM down.
Torque:
27 lb.in (3 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the APIM and bracket.
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Disconnect the electrical connectors and detach the harness pushpins.
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Remove the bolts.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the HVAC case bolts.
Torque:
62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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Remove the bolts.
Torque:
93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connector and detach the harness pushpin.
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Remove the front insturment panel upper section bolts.
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Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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Detach the harness retainers and position aside the electrical harness.
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Remove the rear instrument panel upper section bolts.
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NOTE:
To avoid damaging the upper section, the aid of an assistant is required to carry out this step.
NOTE:
Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring
are not hindered before removing the upper section or damage to the
components may occur.
Remove the instrument panel upper section.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Removal
Release the clips and remove the overhead console.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure...
Other information:
Activation
Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06C)
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Check the wear patterns on the starter drive gear and
the flywheel or flexplate ring gear. If the wear pattern is normal,
install the starter motor.
Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06C)
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Keep your loaded vehicle weight
within its design rating capability,
with or without a trailer. Properly
loading your vehicle provides
maximum return of vehicle design
performance. Before you load your
vehicle, become familiar with the
following terms for determining
your vehicle’s weight rating, with
or without a trailer, from the
vehicle’s Tire and Loading
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Categories
What Is the Master Access Code
The master access code is a factory-set
five-digit entry code. You can operate the
keypad with the master access code at
any time. The master access code is on the
owner’s wallet card in the glove box and
is available from an authorized dealer.
Displaying the Master Access Code
To display the factory-set code in the
information display:
Remove the rubber mat.
Insert the first programmed key in the
backup slot.
Press the push button ignition switch
once and wait a few seconds.
Press the push button ignition switch
again and remove the key.
Within 10 seconds, place a second
programmed intelligent access key in
the backup slot and press the push
button ignition switch.
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