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1999 F-150/250 Workshop Manual SECTION 501-12: Instrument Panel and Console 1999 F-150/250 Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 09/05/2002 Instrument Panel Removal 1. If equipped with power seats, move the seat fully rearward. 2. If equipped with a manual transmission, place the transmission into second gear. 3.
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1999 F-150/250 Workshop Manual 9. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel—Steering Column Cover. 10. If equipped, remove the valance panel. Remove the two pin-type retainers and release the expander clip. 11. Disconnect the restraint control module (RCM) electrical connector. 1.
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1999 F-150/250 Workshop Manual 15. Position the LH and RH door weatherstrip seals aside. 16. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar lower trim panels. 17. Remove the alternative fuel control module (AFCM). 1. Disconnect the electrical connector. 2. NOTE: The AFCM is attached with velcro. Remove the AFCM from the vehicle by pulling gently down and to the right.
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1999 F-150/250 Workshop Manual 20. Disconnect the brake pedal position (BPP) switch electrical connector. Release the wiring harness locators. 21. If equipped, disconnect the clutch pedal position (CPP) switch. 22. Remove the (A) audio unit ground and the (B) GEM/CTM ground bolts. 23.
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1999 F-150/250 Workshop Manual 25. Disconnect the air bag sliding contact electrical connectors and the anti-theft sensor electrical connector. 26. Disconnect the remaining electrical connectors on the steering column. 27. If equipped, disconnect the transmission range indicator from the steering column. 1.
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1999 F-150/250 Workshop Manual 1. Remove the nuts. 2. Lower the steering column. 29. Remove the instrument panel bolts through the steering column opening. 30. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement bolt below the LH corner of the cigar lighter and power point. 31.
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1999 F-150/250 Workshop Manual 34. Disconnect the RH instrument panel main harness connectors. Release all the wiring harness locators from the cowl side panel. 35. Disconnect the climate control wiring harness connector. 36. Remove the audio unit; refer to Section 415-01.
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1999 F-150/250 Workshop Manual 41. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement bolt below the LH corner of the glove compartment. 42. NOTE: Position the carpet aside. Loosen the instrument panel floor brace. 1. Remove the upper instrument panel floor brace bolt. 2.
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1999 F-150/250 Workshop Manual 46. NOTE: Two technicians are required to perform this step. Remove the instrument panel (04304). Installation 1. NOTE: Two technicians are required to perform this step. Align and position the instrument panel with the clips in the sheet metal. 2.
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1999 F-150/250 Workshop Manual 4. Install the RH instrument panel cowl side nut. 5. NOTE: To prevent any squeaks or rattles, install and tighten the upper instrument panel floor brace bolt first, then tighten the floor brace bolts and nut. NOTE: Reposition the carpet after this step is performed.
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1999 F-150/250 Workshop Manual 9. Install the glove compartment. For additional information, refer to Glove Compartment. 10. Install the audio unit antenna lead-in cable into the instrument panel. 1. Position the audio unit antenna lead-in cable into the instrument panel. 2.
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1999 F-150/250 Workshop Manual 16. Connect the inertia fuel shutoff switch electrical connector. 17. Install the instrument panel reinforcement bolt below the LH corner of the cigar lighter and power point. 18. Install the instrument panel bolts through the steering column opening. 19.
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1999 F-150/250 Workshop Manual 21. Connect the remaining electrical connectors on the steering column. 22. Connect the air bag sliding contact electrical connectors and the anti-theft sensor electrical connector. 23. Install the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement. 1. Position the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement. 2.
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1999 F-150/250 Workshop Manual Insert the main wiring harness locators. 25. Connect the audio unit ground and the GEM/CTM ground bolts. 26. If equipped, connect the CPP switch. 27. Connect the BPP switch electrical connector. Insert the wiring harness locators. 28.
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1999 F-150/250 Workshop Manual 30. Install the alternative fuel control module (AFCM). 1. NOTE: The AFCM is attached with velcro. Attach the AFCM by pressing it into its original position. 2. Connect the electrical connnector. 31. Install the LH and RH A-pillar lower trim panels. 32.
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1999 F-150/250 Workshop Manual 35. Connect the electronic blend door actuator electrical connector. Insert the wiring harness locators. 36. Connect the RCM electrical connector. 1. Connect the RCM electrical connector. 2. Engage the locking tab. Insert the wiring harness locator. 37.
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1999 F-150/250 Workshop Manual 41. Connect the bulkhead electrical connectors from inside the engine compartment. 42. Install the battery junction box into the mounting tabs. 43. If equipped, adjust the transmission range indicator. For additional information, refer to Section 307-05. 44.
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