Removing Dash Panel below steering wheel

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Jan 27, 2017 | 07:07 AM

Bigdon68

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Removing Dash Panel below steering wheel

Any secrets to removing this panel. I am starting the install for my auxiliary fuel tank -- but first comes the gauge and the computer controller box.

I need to remove the dash panel.

Then I need to find the dimmer switch wire. In the past it has been the purple with gray stripe.

Any help would be appreciated.

Bigdon68

Jan 27, 2017 | 07:26 AM

charlesweaver3

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I am interested in this as well.

Jan 27, 2017 | 08:20 AM

EightySecond

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From: A corn field in IN.

When I first picked up my truck that panel wasn't fully snapped in on the lefthand side. I just pushed it and it seated. So I assume with a little gentle pulling/ prying it will just pop back off. The spot I am talking about is the top horizontal edge,

Apr 16, 2018 | 06:53 PM

BronzefireAL13SD

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Bump. Did you ever get this panel off? is it nothing more than some push clips? I need to remove mine but have bad luck with breaking plastic trim pieces lol.

Apr 16, 2018 | 07:04 PM

csetheridge1

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Just grab it below the steering wheel and pull out on it. It is hinged on the bottom.

Apr 16, 2018 | 08:47 PM

azguy741

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Originally Posted by BronzefireAL13SD

Bump. Did you ever get this panel off? is it nothing more than some push clips? I need to remove mine but have bad luck with breaking plastic trim pieces lol.

I just brought my new 2017 F250 home and had to pull that panel off so I could access the trailer brake controller pigtail in the dash, and then install the trailer brake controller from my the 08 Ford that I traded in. Simply put, the panel below the steering wheel has push clips on the sides and screws inside the bottom where it is hinged. . I got the plastic panel off by carefully prying, with my fingers, where the rubber shield or "gasket" is, between the panel and the steering assy. Then worked my way around and down each side, using my hands. Wasn't hard to remove but if you horse it you may break it. Just go easy. That panel is backed up by a metal support that you may or may not need to remove for better access. It has 10mm hex heads holding it and the plastic panel, where the plastic panel is "hinged".

By the way, LOVE the truck so far.