Instrument Panel Removal

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Apr 27, 2007 | 10:08 AM

rad1026

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Instrument Panel Removal

I need to remove the Instrument panel to install a switch. My manuel says:

Instrument Panel —Cluster Finish Panel

<meta content="Instrument Panel —Cluster Finish Panel" name="tps_proctitle"> Removal

Remove the audio unit. For additional information, refer to Section 415-01 .

Remove the instrument panel cluster finish panel.
1. Loosen the screws.
1. Remove the instrument panel cluster finish panel.
- Disconnect the headlamp switch, panel dimmer switch, (if equipped) 4x4 switch, passenger air bag deactivation switch, power point, (if equipped) the parking aid switch electrical connectors.

It shows two screws up behind the radio. Is that it? You don't even need to pull the switch handles off first? They all come off with the panel. Is it held in by any clips or anything? Just pull it straight out. It would sure suck to crack the thing. Give me some tips guys. Thanks!

Apr 27, 2007 | 02:31 PM

Cuda_jim

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Check this out. It's for anew truck but ford has been installing radios like this for as long as I can remember.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...ml#post4666422

Apr 27, 2007 | 03:21 PM

rad1026

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yep, I have the DVD Jim. I don't think I'll have a problem with it, just wondering from someone who has taken it panel off if the screws behind the radio are the only one's to remove and if the panel just snaps off. Thanks!