Torque Specifications
| Description | Part Number | Torque |
|---|
| Steering column cover assembly screw | N807316 | 5 Nm (44 lb-in) |
| Steering column cover trim panel screw | W707628 | 3 Nm (27 lb-in) |
| Instrument panel insulator screw | W707607 | 3 Nm (27 lb-in) |
| Instrument panel-to-floor bolt | W709268 | 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) |
| Instrument panel-to-body bolt | W710259 | 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) |
| RH instrument panel-to-front of dash bolt | W709178 | 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) |
| LH instrument panel-to-front of dash bolt | W709178 | 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) |
| Steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt | W712961 | 23 Nm (17 lb-ft) |
| Instrument panel cover bolt | N807316 | 3 Nm (27 lb-in) |
| Instrument panel cover bolt | W707628 | 3 Nm (27 lb-in) |
| Glove compartment close out screw | W707628 | 3 Nm (27 lb-in) |
| Glove compartment dampener screw | W506824 | 3 Nm (27 lb-in) |
| Front floor console bolt | W505424 | 5.4 Nm (48 lb-in) |
| Rear floor console bolt | W707486 | 7 Nm (62 lb-in) |
| Hood release handle bolt | N807316 | 5 Nm (44 lb-in) |
| Steering column shroud-to-multifunction switch | W711589 | 2 Nm (18 lb-in) |
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Scheme 54: Instrument Panel
| Item | Service Part Number | Description | Torque | Material Name | Notes |
|---|
| 1 | 7804480 | LH instrument panel side trim panel | | | |
| 2 | W790172 | LH instrument panel side trim panel clip (4 required) | | | |
| 3 | W705289 | Lower LH instrument panel trim panel clip (6 required) | | | |
| 4 | 7804338 | Lower LH instrument panel trim panel | | | |
| 5 | N807316 | Steering column cover assembly screw (4 required) | 5 Nm (44 lb-in) | | |
| 6 | 78017A26 | Steering column cover assembly | | | |
| 7 | W705289 | Steering column cover trim panel clip (4 required) | | | |
| 8 | W707628 | Steering column cover trim panel screw (2 required) | 1.9 Nm (17 lb-in) | | |
| 9 | 78061A17 | LH finish panel | | | |
| 10 | 7804459 | Steering column cover trim panel | | | |
| 11 | W707607 | Instrument panel insulator screw (1 required) | 2.5 Nm (22 lb-in) | | |
| 12 | W707628 | Instrument panel insulator screw (2 required) | 2.5 Nm (22 lb-in) | | |
| 13 | 78046A24 | Instrument panel insulator | | | |
| 14 | 7806024 | Glove compartment | | | |
| 15 | 78061A16 | RH finish panel | | | |
| 16 | W705289 | RH finish panel clip (4 required) | | | |
| 17 | W705289 | LH finish panel clip (4 required) | | | |
| 18 | W790172 | RH instrument panel side trim panel clip (4 required) | | | |
| 19 | 7804481 | RH Instrument panel side trim panel | | | |
| 20 | W790172 | Defroster grille clip (6 required) | | | |
| 21 | W790172 | Speaker grille clip (4 required) | | | |
| 22 | 18978 | Speaker grille | | | |
| 23 | 78044D70 | Instrument cluster finish panel | | | |
| 24 | W705289 | Instrument cluster finish panel clips | | | |
| 25 | 78044E82 | Defroster grille | | | |
Scheme 55
Scheme 55: Glove Compartment Close Out
| Item | Service Part Number | Description | Torque | Material Name | Notes |
|---|
| 1 | W707628 | Glove compartment close out panel screw (8 required) | 1.9 Nm (17 lb-in) | | |
| 2 | 7804338 | Glove compartment close out panel | | | |
| 3 | W790172 | Glove compartment close out panel clip | | | |
| 4 | 7806200 | Glove compartment dampener | | | |
| 5 | W506824 | Glove compartment dampener screw (2 required) | 0.8 Nm (7 lb-in) | | |
Scheme 56
Scheme 56: Instrument Panel Fasteners
| Item | Service Part Number | Description | Torque | Material Name | Notes |
|---|
| 1 | W709268 | Instrument panel-to-floor bolt (4 required) | 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) | | |
| 2 | W710259 | Instrument panel-to-body bolt (6 required) | 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) | | |
| 3 | W709178 | RH instrument panel-to-front of dash bolt | 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) | | |
| 4 | W709178 | LH instrument panel-to-front of dash bolt (2 required) | 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) | | |
| 5 | W712961 | Steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt | 23 Nm (17 lb-ft) | | |
| 6 | 14401 | RH electrical connector | | | |
| 7 | 14401 | LH electrical connector | | | |
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- Rotate the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
- Drain the coolant: REFER to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING - 2.0L GTDI»(ref-517561-S31925988682012121200000) , or REFER to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING - 3.5L TI-VCT»(ref-517561-S41303553832012121200000) .
- Recover the refrigerant: If equipped with DATC, REFER to «AIR CONDITIONING (AC) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION, AND CHARGING»(ref-517581-S30981876462012121200000) . If equipped with EMTC, REFER to «AIR CONDITIONING (AC) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING»(ref-517582-S39162093072012121200000) .
- Remove the cowl panel grille. REFER to «COWL PANEL GRILLE»(ref-517609-S11972764142012121200000) .
- Remove both front seats. REFER to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(/ford/explorer/v-2010-2015/remont/seats/#seat-system-seats-seating-1st-row) .
- Remove the front floor console. REFER to «Console - Front, Floor»(ref-517618-S35858779472012121200000) .
- Remove the steering wheel. REFER to «STEERING WHEEL»(ref-517558-S29725753182012121200000) .
- Disconnect the 3 PCM electrical connectors and position the harness aside. Detach the PCM harness retainer.
- Remove the 2 PCM nuts and remove the PCM. To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH side similar. Remove the strut tower cross brace. To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
- Remove the heater hoses from the heater core and position aside.
- Remove the TXV manifold fastener and the manifold. Discard the O-ring seals. To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Remove the LH and RH instrument panel-to-front of dash bolts. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH side similar. Remove the LH and RH front door scuff plate trim panels. Refer to «SCUFF PLATE TRIM PANEL»(ref-517611-S12498223632012121200000) .
- Position aside the LH and RH door weather strips.
- Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. REFER to «A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL»(ref-517611-S16651928382012121200000) .
- NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH side similar. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel side trim panels.
- NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH side similar. Remove the LH and RH cowl side trim covers.
- Remove the 2 bolts and remove the steering column cover trim panel. Pull outward to release the retainers. To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
- Remove the 4 bolts and remove steering column cover assembly. To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Remove the hood release handle bolt and remove the hood release handle. To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Remove the steering column pinch bolt and detach the steering column shaft from the steering column. Discard the steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt. To install, tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
- Disconnect the LH instrument panel bulkhead electrical connector and the 2 lower SJB electrical connectors. Detach the instrument panel bulkhead electrical connector push pin from the SJB.
- Remove the drivers foot rest pad.
- Detach the retainers and remove the LH and RH front floor carpet sections.
- Disconnect the lower LH cowl bulkhead electrical connector.
- If equipped, detach the 2 retainers and remove the rear foot well duct.
- Disconnect the RH bulkhead electrical connector and the antenna cable connector. Release the antenna connector from the main harness.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the ground wires. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Disconnect the RCM small electrical connector. Detach the 3 wiring harness retainers.
- NOTE: RH side shown in illustration, LH side similar. Remove the 4 instrument panel center support bracket bolts. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, an assistant is required when carrying out the following steps. NOTE: RH side shown in illustration, LH side similar. NOTE: Remove the bolts from one side completely and support the instrument panel before removing the bolts from the opposite side. Remove the 3 LH and the 3 RH instrument panel side bolts. To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- NOTE: Make sure not to damage the RH front door trim panel or the instrument panel when removing the instrument panel from the vehicle. NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are not hindered before removing the instrument panel or damage to the components may occur. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle. Rotate the instrument panel face down and remove through the RH front door opening.
