Instrument Panel and Console: Specifications Ford Freestyle I

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

The instrument panel consists of the following components

1. A/C registers
2. Defroster grille
3. Demisters
4. Glove compartment
5. Instrument cluster
6. Instrument panel finish panels
7. Passenger side air bag module
8. Steering column cover

Console - Overhead

The overhead console consists of the following components

1. Overhead lamp
2. Map lamps
3. Map lamp switches

If equipped with a roof opening panel, the overhead console consists of the following components

1. Map lamps/interior lamps
2. Roof opening panel switch

Both the long and the short overhead consoles are held in place with spring clips.

Console - Front Floor

The floor console consists of the following components

1. Arm rest
2. Coin holder
3. Cup holder
4. Storage bin with coin holder
5. Clamshell
6. LH/RH side panels
7. Finish panel with cup holder
8. Reinforcement bracket
9. LH/RH valance panel
10. Rear panel
11. Rear heated seat switches, if equipped
12. Power points
13. Audio input jack, if equipped
14. Blue tooth module, if equipped
15. Rear heated seat module, if equipped
16. Wiring for electronics

Console - Rear Floor

The rear floor console consists of the following components

1. Cup holder
2. Storage bin panel
3. Front panel
4. Rear panel
5. Armrest with cup holder
6. LH/RH side panel

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1. For additional information, refer to the appropriate procedure.

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

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1. Remove the front seats. For additional information, refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-255299-S42594019642007053000000) .
2. Remove the front console. For additional information, refer to «CONSOLE - FRONT FLOOR»(ref-255306-S25021542082007053000000) .
3. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «DRAINING»(ref-255255-S07522961022007053000000) .
4. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to «REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY»(ref-255298-S12995940182007053000000) .
5. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM). For additional information, refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-255289-S40429776062007053000000) .
6. Remove the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly. For additional information, refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-255293-S38846894532007053000000) .
7. Remove the roll restrictor crossbeam-to-roll restrictor bolt. To install, clean the bolt using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads and tighten to 48 N.m (35 lb-ft).
8. Remove the 4 restrictor crossbeam-to-strut tower bolts and the crossmember. To install, clean the bolt using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads and tighten to 55 N.m (41 lb-ft).
9. Disconnect the heater hoses.
10. Remove the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) manifold bolt. Install new O-ring seals. To install, tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
11. Remove the RH instrument panel cowl top bolt. To install, tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
12. Remove the 2 LH instrument panel cowl top bolts. To install, tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
13. Position the front door weatherstrips aside.
14. Position the scuff plates aside. Pull the front of the scuff plate trim panels upward to release the retaining clips.
15. Remove the cowl trim panels. Pull the panel rearward to release it from the clips.
16. Remove the lower instrument panel insulator.
17. Remove the floor shifter. For additional information, refer to «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS»(ref-255305) .
18. Remove the front carpet sections. Remove the 2 pin-type retainers and the drivers footrest pad.
19. Disconnect the RH main wiring harness electrical connector and radio antenna connector.
20. Remove the pin-type retainers and remove the rear footwell duct.
21. Remove the bolts and detach the ground wires from the floor pan tunnel.
22. Remove the instrument panel side panels.
23. Remove the RH and LH A-pillar trim panels. Position the weatherstrip aside near the A-pillar. Pull the top outboard edge of the A-pillar trim panel toward the inside of the vehicle to disengage the retaining clips. Pull the A-pillar trim panel upward to remove it from the dash panel.
24. Remove the steering column cover.
25. Position the hood release handle aside. Remove the 2 screws and position the handle aside.
26. Remove the steering column pinch bolt. To install, tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
27. Disconnect the LH side main wiring harness electrical connectors.
28. Disconnect the restraints control module (RCM) small electrical connector.
29. Remove the tunnel reinforcement bolts. To install, tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
30. Remove the 6 cowl side bolts. To install, tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
31. Remove the instrument panel. Rotate the instrument panel face down and remove through the right door.
32. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-255266-S37305436762007053000000) .
2. Remove the steering column multi-function switch. For additional information, refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-255292-S24276299312007053000000) .
3. Remove the instrument cluster. For additional information, refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-255281-S12133199522007053000000) .
4. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
5. Remove the cowl trim panels. For additional information, refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-255300-S32993848862007053000000) .
6. From behind the cowl trim panels, disconnect the electrical connectors.
7. Remove the lower instrument panel insulator.
8. Remove the front floor console. For additional information, refer to «CONSOLE - FRONT FLOOR»(ref-255306-S25021542082007053000000) .
9. Remove the floor shifter. For additional information, refer to «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS»(ref-255305) .
10. Remove the 2 instrument panel center finish panel screws.
11. Remove the instrument panel center finish panel. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
12. Remove the 2 audio unit screws.
13. Remove the audio unit. Disconnect the audio unit electrical connectors and the antenna cable.
14. Detach the instrument panel side panels.
15. Remove the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-255300-S41320353792007053000000) .
16. Remove the steering column cover.
17. Position the hood release handle aside. Remove the 2 screws and position the handle aside.
18. Remove the headlamp switch.
19. Remove the glove compartment door. Disengage the glove compartment dampener from the keyway. Remove the glove compartment door.
20. Remove the passenger side air bag. For additional information, refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(/ford/freestyle/i-2004-2009/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) .
21. Remove the passenger assist handle. Through the glove compartment opening, remove the 3 screws.
22. Reposition the passenger side air bag. Through the glove compartment opening, remove the 6 passenger side air bag nuts. Reposition the passenger side air bag.
23. Detach the cross-vehicle panel. Disconnect the PAD indicator electrical connector.
24. Disconnect the LH side main wiring harness electrical connectors. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the instrument panel upper section, this step requires the help of an assistant. Do not bend or crimp the instrument panel upper section upon removal.
25. Remove the instrument panel upper section. Remove the 8 screws. Remove 1 screw from each side at the upper portion of the panel. Remove 3 screws from each side at the lower portion of the panel and remove the instrument panel upper section.
26. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Remove the instrument panel upper section. For additional information, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER SECTION»(ref-255306-S18677748962007053000000) .
2. Evacuate and recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to «AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING»(ref-255298-S14835036442007053000000) .
3. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «DRAINING»(ref-255255-S07522961022007053000000) .
4. Remove the transaxle roll restrictor bolt.
5. Disconnect the heater hoses.
6. Remove the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) manifold bolt. Discard the O-ring seals.
7. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM). For additional information, refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-255289-S40429776062007053000000) .
8. Remove the LH instrument panel cowl top bolt.
9. Remove the 2 RH instrument panel cowl top bolts.
10. Remove the steering column pinch bolt.
11. Remove the 4 tunnel brace bolts.
12. Disconnect the small restraints control module (RCM) electrical connector.
13. Disconnect the large RCM electrical connector. Pinch the thumb tab and pivot the connector position assurance lever all the way back until it stops. Pull out and disconnect the large RCM electrical connector.
14. Remove the crossbeam. Remove the tunnel reinforcement bolts.
15. If installing a new in-vehicle crossbeam, remove the heater core and evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-255309-S33394757932007053000000) .

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1. If installing a new in-vehicle crossbeam, install the heater core and evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-255309-S33394757932007053000000) .
2. Using the previously marked alignment points, position the crossbeam and install the 6 tunnel reinforcement bolts. Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
3. Make sure the large RCM electrical connector position assurance lever is in the full release position before attempting to connect the connector.
4. Position the large RCM electrical wiring connector into the RCM. CAUTION: Do not push the connector to where the lever pivots and seats itself. Light pressure is needed to get the connector into position on the RCM before using the lever to fully seat the connector. With the large RCM electrical wiring connector uniformly aligned to the RCM, lightly push in until a subtle audible click is heard and a slight resistance is felt.
5. Connect the large RCM electrical wiring connector. Using the connector position assurance lever, pivot it toward the RCM, drawing the connector into the RCM. Make sure the thumb tab is engaged to the retainer on the RCM and locked in place.
6. Install the steering column pinch bolt. Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
7. Install the RH instrument panel cowl top bolts. Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
8. Install the LH instrument panel cowl top bolt. Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
9. Install the TXV manifold bolt. Install the new O-ring seals. Tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
10. Connect the heater hoses.
11. Install the PCM. For additional information, refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-255289-S06351952122007053000000) .
12. Install the transaxle roll restrictor bolt. Tighten to 48 N.m (35 lb-ft).
13. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-255255-S00333417942007053000000) .
14. Fill the A/C system. For additional information, refer to «REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING»(ref-255298-S34874625932007053000000) .
15. Install the instrument panel upper section. For additional information, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER SECTION»(ref-255306-S18677748962007053000000) .

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1. Remove the floor shifter trim ring.
2. Remove the floor console center finish panel.
3. Remove the 2 instrument panel center finish panel screws.
4. Remove the instrument panel center finish panel. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

See also:
• REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION