501-12-2501-12-2Instrument Panel and Console
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION(Continued)
Item Part Number Description
7.
CAUTION: Do not allow the steeringcolumn to rotate while the steering column
7—Smart junction box (SJB)electrical connector (part of
shaft is disconnected or damage to the
14401)
clockspring can result. If there is evidence
8—SJB electrical connector (part
that the steering column shaft has rotated,
of 14401)
the clockspring must be removed and
906010Instrument panel center
recentered. For additional information, refer
support screws (2 required)
to Section 501-20B.
10GD1E-55112Instrument panel center
Secure the steering wheel, remove and discard
support bolts (3 required)
the bolt, and separate the steering column shaft
1118C298Instrument panel lower
from the steering column.
support bolts (2 required)
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
126304481/Instrument panel end panels6304480(2 required)
8.On the LH side disconnect the instrument panel
13GD1E-55112Instrument panel upper
bulkhead electrical connector and remove the
support bolts (4 required)
instrument panel support bolt.
14N811309-S437Instrument panel cowl topbracket nut
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To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
1504304Instrument panel
9.On the RH side disconnect antenna in-lineconnector and the 4 instrument panel harness
Removal and Installation
electrical connectors.
CAUTION: Electronic modules are
10.Remove the 2 instrument panel center support
sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to
screws.
these charges, damage may result.
11.Remove the 3 instrument panel center support1.Depower the supplemental restraint systembolts.(SRS). For additional information, refer to
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To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).Section 501-20B.12.Through the instrument cluster opening, loosen2.Remove the floor console. For additionalthe instrument panel cowl top bracket nut.information, refer to Floor Console in thissection.
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Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).3.Remove the 2 scuff plates.13.Remove the 2 instrument panel lower supportbolts.4.Remove the 2 A-pillar lower trim panels.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).5.
NOTE:
On coupe, install the front locating14.Remove the 2 instrument panel end panels.hook, then snap the A-pillar trim panel in placeworking rearward.15.Remove the 4 instrument panel upper supportRemove the 2 A-pillar trim panels.bolts.
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To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).6.Remove the instrument cluster. For additionalinformation, refer to Section 413-01.
2005 Mustang, 12/2004
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