Ford Fusion: Instrument Panel and Console / Floor Console. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

1.   WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

   Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. Open the floor console armrest.
   

1. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

   On both sides.
   Release the clips and remove the floor console upper finish panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. 
   Release the clips, remove the screws and remove the the floor console upper trim panel.
   
   • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
     Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the center stack trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

   On both sides.
   Release the push pin, clips starting from front to rear. Disengage the finger tab at the bottom rear corner and remove the floor console side trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. 
   Release the clips, remove the bolts and remove the floor console upper finish panel.
   
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.
     Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. 
   Release the clips and remove the lower center instrument panel storage bin.
   
   • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
     Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors, remove the bolts and the floor console.
   Torque: 55 lb.in (6.2 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. NOTE: Anytime the parking brake switch electrical connector has been disconnected, the EPB system is deactivated and a DTC is stored in the ABS module. Perform the following step to restore the EPB system and clear the ABS module DTC.

   Apply and release the parking brake twice within 5 seconds, pausing with the switch in the NEUTRAL position for approximately one-half second between each apply and release.