Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 109

Fig. 87: Disconnecting Parking Brake Release Handle 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

6. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover. 

1. Remove the bolts.  

2. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Instrument Panel and Console - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 88: Removing Lower Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.  

INSTRUMENT PANEL - CLUSTER PANEL 

Removal and Installation 

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.  

2. Remove the center instrument panel finish panel. 

1. Rotate the center instrument panel finish panel vents inward.  

2. Through the vent openings, grasp the center instrument panel finish panel and pull outward.  

3. Remove the center instrument panel finish panel. 

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Disconnect the electrical connectors. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Instrument Panel and Console - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 89: Removing Center Instrument Panel Finish Panel 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

3. Remove the upper steering column cover. 

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If equipped, disconnect the bi-fuel tank selector switch. 

NOTE:

On automatic transmissions, move the shift lever to the 1 position to make 
removal easier.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Instrument Panel and Console - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 90: Removing Upper Steering Column Cover 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

4. Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to LAMP SWITCH -- HEADLAMP .  

5. Remove the instrument panel finish panel. 

1. Remove the screws.  

2. Remove the instrument panel finish panel. 

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If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Instrument Panel and Console - F150 Pickup