1999 Ford EXPLORER

Submodel: | Engine Type: V8 | Liters: 5.0

Fuel Delivery: FI | Fuel: GAS

SECTION 501-12: Instrument Panel and Console

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1999 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual

Procedure revision date: 07/27/1998

Instrument Panel
Removal
CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
1.

Remove the steering column; refer to Section 211-04.

2.

Disconnect the brake pedal position (BPP) switch electrical connector.

3.

If equipped, disconnect the clutch pedal position (CPP) switch electrical connector.

4.

Remove the LH and RH cowl side trim panels. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05.

5.

Disconnect the electrical connectors and the ground wires on the RH cowl panel.

6.

Disconnect the power distribution box from the bracket and position aside.

7.

Disconnect the bulkhead wiring harness connectors from inside the engine compartment.
1.

Loosen the bolts.

2.

Disconnect the electrical connectors.

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Remove the bulkhead connector insulator.

9.

Unclip the bulkhead electrical connectors from the dash panel.

10.

Remove the passenger side air bag module (044A74) ; refer to Section 501-20B.

11.

Disconnect the blend door actuator electrical connector.

12.

Disconnect the climate control vacuum harness connector.

13.

Disconnect the radio antenna cable in-line connector.

14.

Raise the glove compartment.

Press the glove compartment release tabs inward while raising the glove compartment.

15.

Remove the instrument panel defroster opening grille.

16.

Remove the instrument panel cowl top bolts.

17.

If equipped, remove the upper series floor console; refer to ConsoleFloor, Upper Series.

18.

Remove the instrument panel brace bolt from under the steering column opening.

19.

Remove the windshield side garnish mouldings.

20.

Remove the RH instrument panel cowl side bolt.

21.

Remove the instrument panel fuse panel door.

22.

Remove the LH instrument panel cowl side bolts.

23.

Position the instrument panel away from the dash panel.

24.

Disconnect the instrument panel to body harness.

25.

1.

Loosen the bolt.

2.

Disconnect the harness.

NOTE: Two technicians are required to carry out this step.

Remove the instrument panel.
If necessary, transfer components to the new instrument panel.

Installation
CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.

1.

NOTE: Two technicians are required to carry out this step.

Position the instrument panel.

2.

Connect the instrument panel to body harness.

1.

Connect the harness.

2.

Tighten the bolt.

3.

Align and install the instrument panel.

4.

Install the LH instrument panel cowl side bolts.

5.

Install the RH instrument panel cowl side bolt.

6.

Install the instrument panel cowl top bolts.

7.

Install the instrument panel defroster opening grille.

8.

Install the instrument panel fuse panel door.

9.

Install the instrument panel brace bolt from under the steering column opening.

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If equipped, install the floor console; refer to ConsoleFloor, Upper Series.

11.

Install the windshield side garnish mouldings.

12.

Lower the glove compartment.

Press the glove compartment release tabs inward while pulling downward on the glove compartment.

13.

Connect the radio antenna cable in-line connector.

14.

Connect the climate control vacuum harness connector.

15.

Connect the blend door actuator electrical connector.

16.

Install the passenger side air bag module ; refer to Section 501-20B.

17.

Connect the electrical connectors and the ground wires on the RH cowl panel.

18.

Position the bulkhead electrical connector handle.

19.

Install the bulkhead connector insulator.

20.

Install the bulkhead wiring harness connectors.

1.

Connect the electrical connectors.

2.

Tighten the bolts.

21.

Install the power distribution box onto the power distribution box bracket.

22.

Install the LH and RH cowl side trim panels. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05.

23.

If equipped, connect the CPP switch electrical connector.

24.

Connect the BPP switch electrical connector.

25.

Install the steering column; refer to Section 211-04.