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Oct 17, 2021 | 05:44 PM

GMB Racing

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Over head console

How do you remove the overhead console(where the upfitter switchs are) I need to run a wire down from there

Oct 17, 2021 | 07:03 PM

17350kr

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The whole headliner comes out if you pull down on it after the a pillar plastic is pulled away. The headliner is held in with magnets. But if you are looking to tie in to a upfillter the wires are by the driver side battery.

Oct 17, 2021 | 07:07 PM

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Magnets on Aluminum body ?

Oct 17, 2021 | 07:18 PM

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upfitter wires have moved to the passenger side by that battery.at least on the diesels.

Oct 17, 2021 | 07:26 PM

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From the rear of the vehicle pull down on the overhead console. Eventually, once you are pulling so hard you think you're going to collapse the roof, the clips will release. Now, be very careful and slowly work your way forward pulling down on the edges. Eventually the front clips will also be pulled free. In my experience, this is a max of 3 operation before the console breaks (mine broke on try 4, and in another spot on pull 5). You can't just buy the facia - you need to buy the whole thing including switches which is like $450.

Here are some photos: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...lectrical.html

Oct 17, 2021 | 07:27 PM

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I need to tie on to the ign power and ground for the controller that is mounted to overhead console and run a control cable down to back seat

Oct 17, 2021 | 07:46 PM

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Oct 18, 2021 | 06:43 PM

17350kr

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Quote:

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Magnets on Aluminum body ?

yes. There are steel brackets screwed to the aluminum roof that the magnets snap to.

Oct 18, 2021 | 07:52 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by senix

upfitter wires have moved to the passenger side by that battery.at least on the diesels.

they are on 2020 7.3 also

Oct 19, 2021 | 07:54 PM

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That console is very expensive if you break the plastic taking it out (Don't ask me how I know) but I followed the service manual and still broke it !!!

Oct 20, 2021 | 03:43 PM

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That console is very expensive if you break the plastic taking it out (Don't ask me how I know) but I followed the service manual and still broke it !!!

Be careful pulling it off. I tried pulling mine off, and it cracked on the back. I was able to gorilla glue it back together, but I was always looking at that crack when I drove, and it made me nuts. I found a nice solution on Amazon. It covered it up perfectly and was only $35. I am very happy with the results.