Ford Fusion: Instrument Panel and Console / Instrument Panel Upper Section. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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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).
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NOTE:
The instrument panel must be removed from the vehicle prior to removing the instrument panel upper section.
Remove the instrument panel.
Refer to: Instrument Panel (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the steering column.
Refer to: Steering Column (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the bolts, release the clips and lower the instrument panel trim panel.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Disconnect the headlamp switch electrical connector and remove the instrument panel trim panel.
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Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the IPC bezel.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the bolts and the IPC. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Torque:
27 lb.in (3 Nm)
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Remove the FCDIM or the FDIM.
Refer to: Front Control/Display Interface Module (FCDIM)
(415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information)
.
Refer to: Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles With: SYNC 3, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) (415-00
Information and Entertainment System - General Information)
.
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If equipped.
Remove the engine start stop button and disconnect the electrical connector.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the ACM.
Refer to: Audio Front Control Module (ACM) (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information)
.
Refer to: Audio Front Control Module (ACM) (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles With: SYNC 3, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Audio Front Control Module (ACM) (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information)
.
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Remove the bolts and the center register. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Release the clips and remove the RH instrument panel finish panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the bolts, release the retaining tabs and remove
the glove compartment. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the bolts, disconnect the electrical connectors, release the harness retainer and position aside harness.
Torque:
93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
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If equipped, remove the instrument panel center speaker.
Refer to: Instrument Panel Center Speaker (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles With: SYNC 3, Removal and Installation).
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Release the clips and remove the defroster grille panel. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the HUD module.
Refer to: Head Up Display (HUD) Module (419-03B Collision Warning and Collision Avoidance System, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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Remove the bolts, disconnect the electrical connector and release wiring harness retainers.
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NOTE:
To avoid damaging the instrument panel, an assistant is required when carrying 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.
NOTE:
Install all the bolts finger tight before final tightening.
Remove the bolts and the instrument panel upper section.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp(s)
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Consoles look different depending on option level.
Insert trim tool in location(s) shown...
Other information:
General Information
You can unlock and lock the vehicle
without taking the keys out of your pocket
or purse when your intelligent access key
is within 3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle.
Intelligent access uses a sensor on the
back of the door handle for unlocking and
a separate sensor on the face of each door
handle for locking...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Feeler Gauge
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
Use a Straightedge that is calibrated by the
manufacturer to be flat within 0.005 mm (0.0002 in) per running foot of
length, such as Snap-On® GA438A or equivalent...