Instrument Panel Upper Section

Instrument Panel Upper Section

Removal and Installation

NOTE: Fusion shown, Milan and MKZ similar.










1. Remove the center instrument panel finish panel. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel Finish Panel - Center Instrument Panel Finish Panel - Center.

2. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the in-vehicle cross beam or the instrument panel upper section, spread a suitable covering over the bench on which to place the instrument panel.

NOTE: Place the instrument panel on the bench and support it upright so that the screws are accessible from the rear.

Remove the instrument panel. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel Instrument Panel.

3. Remove the steering wheel.

4. Remove the passenger air bag. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.

5. Remove the audio unit.

6. Disconnect the Data Link Connector (DLC) from the lower LH instrument panel.

7. Remove the headlamp switch.

8. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel upper section, the aid of an assistant is required to carry out this step.

NOTICE: Do not twist or bend the instrument panel upper section when removing it from the vehicle.

Remove the instrument panel upper section.

- Remove the 13 wire harness screws and remove the instrument panel upper section.

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.