Ford Falcon. Manual - part 430
501-12-8
Instrument Panel and Console
501-12-8
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
10. Detach retaining clips from inside console bin
Installation
using flat head screwdriver.
1. Reverse removal procedure.
Sun Load Sensor
For removal and installation of sunload sensor, refer
to section 412-04.
Vent Outlet Registers
For removal and installation of climate control vent
outlet registers, refer to section 412-02.
Demist Nozzles
Each of the two demist nozzles can be removed from
the instrument panel assembly separately.
To remove, use a long fine tool (preferably with a
11. Lift console at rear and disconnect wiring lead
hooked end).
(where fitted).
Push the tool through the slot in each of the 4 spring
12. Remove console and duct assembly.
loaded clips at the rear of the nozzle (closest to the
Installation
driver/passenger) and lever /the spring clip forwards
1. Reverse removal procedure.
and upwards from under the edge of the instrument
panel while gently prying the nozzle upwards.
Overhead Console
When all four rear spring clips are disengaged, the
nozzle can be slid rearwards and upwards to
Removal
disengage the four fixed clips (closest to the
1. Carefully remove the Headliner. Refer to Section
windscreen).
501-05.
To assemble, the demist nozzle can be pushed
2. Disconnect all the wiring to the Interior Dome
directly downwards in to the instrument panel until all
Lamp, Reading Lamps/Mobile Office Lamps.
four front fixed clips and four rear spring clips are
Refer to Section 417-02.
engaged.
3. Carefully remove the headliner from the vehicle.
(Care should be taken when handling headlining
Glove Compartment (with damper
not to bend or crease unnecessarily).
mechanism)
WARNING: Take care when handling
Removal
headlining as skin irritation may result from
1. Release and pull the damper pivot clip at the top
contact with fiberglass fibers.
of the glove compartment by reaching up from the
4. Remove the 4 screws (Screw 4.2 x 1.4, 1x13 pan
foot well to the left-hand side (passenger’s
washer head tap) connecting the backing plate
A-pillar). Release the damper pivot clip by
that is glued to the headliner and Overhead
depressing the central tab.
Console.
NOTE: Do not fully remove the damper pivot clip
to avoid difficulty in re-inserting it into the hole.
Pull it out only far enough to clear the damper
pivot ring.
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