Ford Explorer: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes / Removal and Installation - Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
All vehicles
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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NOTE:
If installing a new module, it is necessary to
upload the module configuration information to the scan tool prior to
removing the module. This information must be downloaded into the new
module after installation.
Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the IPC following the on-screen instructions. Record the odometer value from the original IPC. If the odometer value cannot be obtained from the IPC
(display failure), perform the diagnostic routine. If the value cannot
be obtained after the diagnostic routine, the customer should supply the
approximate odometer value.
All except Police vehicles
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Release the clips and remove the trim panel.
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Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the display.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Release the clips and remove the center register trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Police vehicles
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Remove the upper instrument trim panel.
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Remove the screws.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Release the clips and position the FCDIM and center instrument panel vents forward as an assembly.
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Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the FCDIM and center instrument panel vents as an assembly.
All vehicles
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Position the steering wheel to the full downward and outward postion.
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Remove the bolt, release the clips and remove the IPC bezel and upper steering column trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the bolts and the IPC.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Using a diagnostic scan tool, complete the PMI process for the IPC following the on-screen instructions.
Activation
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this section,
refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...
Other information:
Low One Way Clutch
For low one way clutch operation, REFER to: Low One-Way Clutch Assembly (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Description and Operation).
NOTICE:
Do not clean with water or with water-based solvents...
When you start the engine, the idle speed increases. This helps to warm up the
engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized dealer.
Note: You can crank the engine for a total of 60 seconds without the engine
starting before the starting system temporarily disables...
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When these locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside.

A child safety lock is on the rear edge of each rear door. You must set the child
safety lock separately on each door.
Left-Hand Side
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