Instruments and Switches

Instrument Cluster

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1997-98 F-250HD, F-350 And F-Super Duty

Remove the cluster opening trim panel

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Instrument cluster mounting

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On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the loop on the indicator cable assembly from the retainer pin

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the cluster opening trim panel.
  3. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the loop on the indicator cable assembly from the retainer pin. Remove the thumbwheel bracket screw from the cable bracket and slide the bracket out of the slot in the steering column tube.
  4. Remove the instrument cluster retaining bolts.
  5. Pull the instrument cluster out of the instrument panel.
  6. Detach the electrical connectors.
  7. Remove the instrument cluster. To install:
  8. The installation is the reverse of the removal.
  9. Connect the battery cable, and check the operation of all gauges, lights and signals.

F-150, F-250, Expedition And Navigator

Carefully release the four clips and remove the steering column opening cover
Remove the instrument cluster finish panel retaining bolts behind the steering column opening cover
Remove the headlamp switch and remove the retaining bolt behind the headlamp switch
The instrument cluster finish panel upper retaining screw locations
Remove the instrument cluster finish panel upper retaining screws
The location of the instrument cluster retaining bolts
Remove the transmission range indicator
Detach the electrical connectors and remove the cluster from the vehicle
WARNING
Prior to removal of module on an electronic instrument cluster, it is necessary to upload module configuration information to New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester. This information needs to be downloaded into the new module once installed.
WARNING
Electronic modules are sensitive to electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
  1. Remove the headlamp switch.
  2. Carefully release the four clips and remove the steering column opening cover.
  3. Remove the instrument panel finish panel retaining bolts.
  4. Remove the instrument panel finish panel.
  5. Remove the instrument cluster retaining bolts.
  6. Pull the instrument cluster out of the instrument panel.
  7. Detach the electrical connectors.
  8. If equipped, remove the transmission range indicator.
  9. On the F-150 Lightning, disconnect the boost gauge vacuum line.
  10. Remove the instrument cluster. To install:
  11. The installation is the reverse of the removal.
CAUTION
Once the new module is installed, it is necessary to download the module configuration information from the New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester into the new module.

1999-00 Super Duty Models

  1. Remove the radio.
  2. If equipped with tilt wheel, lower the steering wheel.
  3. Remove the cluster finish panel bolts.
  4. Pull the cluster finish panel from the instrument panel.
  5. Detach the power point connector.
  6. If equipped, detach the passenger air bag deactivation switch connector.
  7. Detach the headlight switch electrical connectors.
  8. Remove the cluster finish panel.
  9. Remove the instrument cluster screws.
  10. Pull out the instrument cluster.
  11. If equipped, disconnect the transmission range indicator.
  12. Push in the two clips and pull out the transmission range indicator. Position it aside.
  13. Detach the electrical connectors.
  14. Remove the instrument cluster. To install:
  15. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

Gauges

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the instrument cluster.
  3. Remove the retaining screws for the instrument cluster lens and cover assembly. Remove the cover and lens.
  4. Remove the retaining screws for the gauge or warning lamp to be replaced and remove the gauge or warning lamp. To install:
  5. Place the gauge or warning lamp into place and tighten the retaining screws.
  6. Install the instrument cluster lens and cover assembly.
  7. Install the instrument cluster.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable.

Headlight Switch

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1997-98 F-250HD, F-350 And F-Super Duty

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. On vehicles equipped with tilt steering column, position the steering wheel in the lowest position.
  3. On vehicles equipped with a column shift, lock the parking brake and position the shift lever in the lowest position.
  4. Pull the headlight switch ON.
  5. Insert a small flat bladed tool in the slot behind the headlight switch knob and pull the knob off.
  6. Unscrew the headlight switch bezel.
  7. Remove the 2 exposed screws from under the right and left lower instrument panel mouldings.
  8. Disconnect the 5 retaining clips by pulling the instrument panel finish panel rearward. The 2 lower clips should be pulled first followed by the 3 upper clips.
  9. Disconnect the wiring from the instrument panel finish panel.
  10. Insert a punch or similar tool into the access hole of the headlight switch and pull on the push rod from the headlight switch to remove the push rod.
  11. Remove the mounting nut and remove the headlight switch from the instrument panel. Disconnect the wiring. To install:
  12. Connect the wiring to the headlight switch and install into the instrument panel. Tighten the mounting nut.
  13. Install the switch push rod into the headlight switch.
  14. Connect the wiring to the instrument panel finish panel.
  15. Install the instrument panel finish panel into the instrument panel making sure to engage all 5 clips.
  16. Tighten the 2 exposed screws under the right and left lower instrument panel mouldings.
  17. Screw the headlight bezel into place.
  18. Install the headlight switch knob.
  19. On vehicles equipped with a column shift, return the shift lever to the PARK position.
  20. Connect the negative battery cable.

Except 1997-98 F-250HD, F-350 And F-Super Duty

Rotate the knob on the switch to the headlamp on position and insert a small thin tool to release the headlamp switch knob and remove the knob from the switch
Turn the knob 180 degrees and install the knob onto the switch
Rotate the knob counterclockwise until the knob points to the OFF position then rotate the knob clockwise one full turn.
Remove the headlamp switch from the instrument panel and ...
... detach the electrical connectors from the switch
WARNING
The headlamp switch is retained to the instrument panel by a tabs which are located on the switch. This procedure must be followed exactly or damage to the switch and/or instrument panel will occur. This procedure releases (lowers the tabs into the switch body) so that the switch can be puled out.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Rotate the knob on the switch to the headlamp on position.
  3. Insert a small thin tool to release the headlamp switch knob and remove the knob from the switch.
  4. Turn the knob 180 degrees and install the knob onto the switch.
  5. Rotate the knob counterclockwise until the knob points to the OFF position.
  6. Rotate the knob clockwise one full turn.
  7. Grasp the headlamp switch and remove it from the instrument panel.
  8. Detach the connectors from the switch and remove the switch from the vehicle. To install:
  9. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

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