Ford Fusion: Instrument Panel and Interior Switches Illumination / Instrument Panel and Interior Switches Illumination - Overview. Description and Operation
Overview
Dimmable
illumination provides backlighting to switches and control components
when the parking lamps are on or a set level of intensity when the
ignition is on for non-dimmable components. The level of intensity for
the dimmable backlit components is adjusted by pressing the instrument
panel dimmer switch up to increase intensity or down to decrease
intensity.
The illumination sources can be controlled directly (non-networked) or indirectly (networked) by a module.
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
FDIM
2
BCM
3
DDM
4
RDM
5
PDM
6
RDM
7
Headlamp Switch
8
Dimmable Components
9
GWM
10
Non-Dimmable Components
11
Non-Dimmable Components
12
Non-Dimmable Components
13
Non-Dimmable Components
14
Light Sensor
15
FCIM
16
APIM
17
ACM
..
Other information:
Date: October 16, 2025
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Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
NOTE:
Engine removed for clarity.
Overview
Remove the hood and prop rod.
Refer to: Hood (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
On Both Sides:
Remove the fender and splash shield.
On Both Sides:
Remove the headlamp assembly.
Refer to:..