Ford E3LY-17255-A Speedometer Assembly

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The instrument panel is heavy and awkward - at least two people should perform this procedure. Instrument panel removal on most later model vehicles is a complicated and tedious job. There are many electrical connectors to tag and disconnect, and often there are hidden plastic fasteners that may break when the panel is removed. It is suggested that only an experienced mechanic should tackle this job, to avoid complications. The following text is only a general guide to the procedure.Remove the steering column covers.Remove the instrument panel trim panels.On most models, the steering column must either be lowered or removed. Remove the steering wheel, disconnect the electrical connectors, and loosen or remove the bolts holding the column to the cowl, then lower the column.Remove the knee bolster, knee bolster reinforcement panel, the glove compartment and the panel below the glove compartment.Disconnect the main electrical connectors behind each end of the dash. On later models, the bulkhead connectors are disconnected by removing a central bolt.On some models the windshield trim, kick panels and lower door opening trim must be removed.Remove the radio, if this hasn't been done already for dashboard trim panel removal.Disconnect any ground straps connecting the instrument panel to the cowl.If there is a floor console or a brace from the instrument panel to the floor tunnel, remove it.Remove the instrument panel mounting bolts. On most models, there are fasteners along the top of the instrument panel, just below the windshield, and one or more other bolts/nuts attaching each end of the instrument panel to the cowl. You may have to open both doors to find panel-mounting fasteners.With an assistant, remove the instrument panel. If there is resistance, have an assistant check for hidden fasteners or still-connected electrical connectors while you hold the panel.Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.Installation is the reverse of removal. Make sure none of the wiring is crimped when the instrument panel is rotated back into position.

After detaching the shift indicator assembly, you should proceed to remove the instrument cluster retaining screws.