Interior

Instrument Panel and Pad

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

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

Instrument panel installation—1997-98 F-250HD, F-350 and F-Super Duty

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CAUTION
On vehicles equipped with air bags, please refer to Section 6 for arming, disarming and precautions. Accidental deployment of the air bag system can cause serious personal injury.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Unplug the connectors from the instrument panel rear lamp wiring and the engine control sensor wiring in the engine compartment by loosening the bolts and separating the connectors.
  3. Remove the radio as outlined in Section 6.
  4. Remove the right and driver's side windshield side garnish moldings.
  5. Remove the 4 screws attaching the top of the instrument panel to the cowl.
  6. Remove the 2 screws attaching the instrument panel steering column opening cover assembly to the underside of the instrument panel.
  7. Remove the cover by pulling up at the top of the cover and unsnapping the 4 retaining clips.
  8. Pull the antenna lead-in cable down and unsnap the wire from the bottom of the instrument panel and lay the wire down on the floor out of the way.
  9. Remove the bolt attaching the instrument panel to the panel brace. Some vehicles may have 2 lower braces.
  10. Remove the screw and washer assembly located at the lower corner on the passenger side of the instrument panel.
  11. Unplug the wiring connectors from the main wiring harness at the right cowl side panel.
  12. Unplug the wiring connector from the parking brake control.
  13. Remove the 3 nuts attaching the parking brake control to the driver's side cowl panel and lay on the floor. Do not disconnect the parking brake cable.
  14. On vehicles with column shift; disconnect the shift cable from the steering column shift cable bracket.
  15. Unplug the wiring connector from the brake light switch.
  16. On vehicles with manual transmission; unplug the wiring connector from the clutch interlock switch.
  17. Unplug the wiring connectors from the main wiring harness at the left cowl side panel.
  18. Remove the pinch bolt from the steering column to the lower steering column shaft. Move the lower steering column shaft toward the engine and separate from the column U-joint.
  19. With the aid of an assistant, support the instrument panel and remove the 3 bolts and 1 nut attaching the driver's side of the instrument panel.
  20. With the aid of an assistant, pull the instrument panel rearward and detach the heater controls and air conditioner vacuum line connector, if equipped. Unplug any remaining wiring harnesses.
  21. With the aid of an assistant, carefully remove the instrument panel through the front door.

To install:

  1. With the aid of an assistant, carefully position the instrument panel through the front door.
  2. With the aid of an assistant, position the instrument panel forward and connect the heater controls and air conditioner vacuum line connector, if equipped. Engage any wiring harnesses
  3. With the aid of an assistant to support the instrument panel, install the 3 bolts and 1 nut attaching the driver's side of the instrument panel.
  4. Move the lower steering column shaft toward the column U-joint and install the steering column pinch bolt to the lower steering column shaft.
  5. Engage the wiring connectors to the main wiring harness at the left cowl side panel.
  6. On vehicles with manual transmission; engage the wiring connector to the clutch interlock switch.
  7. Engage the wiring connector to the brake light switch.
  8. On vehicles with column shift; connect the shift cable to the steering column shift cable bracket.
  9. Install the 3 nuts attaching the parking brake control to the driver's side cowl panel.
  10. Engage the wiring connector to the parking brake control.
  11. Engage the wiring connectors to the main wiring harness at the right cowl side panel.
  12. Install the screw and washer assembly located at the lower corner on the passenger side of the instrument panel.
  13. Install the bolt attaching the instrument panel to the panel brace. Some vehicles may have 2 lower braces.
  14. Position the antenna lead-in cable up and snap the wire to the bottom of the instrument panel.
  15. Install the 2 screws attaching the instrument panel steering column opening cover assembly to the underside of the instrument panel.
  16. Install the top of the instrument panel to the cowl with the 4 retaining screws.
  17. Install the right and driver's side windshield side garnish moldings.
  18. Install the radio as outlined in Section 6.
  19. Install the connectors to the instrument panel rear lamp wiring and the engine control sensor wiring in the engine compartment by engaging the connectors and tightening the retaining bolts.
  20. Connect the negative battery cable and arm the air bag system. Refer to Section 6.

F-150, F-250, Expedition and Navigator

Remove the bulkhead electrical connectors from inside the engine compartment
Remove the audio unit ground and the GEM/CTM ground bolts
Remove the instrument panel bolts through the steering column opening

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Remove the passenger side ground bolt
Detach the passenger side instrument panel main harness connectors
Remove the instrument panel bolt on the relay bracket
Remove the instrument panel bolts through the passenger side air bag module opening
Remove the instrument panel reinforcement bolt below the driver's side corner of the glove compartment
Position the carpet aside and loosen the instrument panel floor brace
Remove the passenger side instrument panel cowl side nut
On Navigator, remove the defroster grille assembly
Remove the cowl panel mounting bolts
Remove the instrument panel

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  1. Move the seat fully rearward.
  2. If equipped with a manual transmission, place the transmission into second gear.
  3. Disarm the Air bag system. Refer to Section 6.
  4. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  5. Position the battery junction box aside.
  6. Remove the bulkhead electrical connectors from inside the engine compartment.
  7. Remove the bulkhead electrical connector insulator.
  8. Unclip the bulkhead electrical connectors from the dash panel.
  9. If equipped, remove the center console.
  10. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover.
  11. If equipped, remove the valance panel.
  12. Detach the restraint control module (RCM) electrical connector.
  13. Detach the electronic blend door actuator electrical connector.
  14. Detach the climate control head vacuum harness connector.
  15. Remove the driver's side and passenger side scuff plates.
  16. Position the driver's side and passenger side door weatherstrip seals aside.
  17. Remove the driver's side and passenger side A-pillar lower trim panels.
  18. If equipped, remove the alternative fuel control module (AFCM).

The AFCM is attached with velcro.

  1. Remove the four covers, the four screws and remove the passenger side assist handle.
  2. Remove the driver's side and passenger side windshield side garnish mouldings.
  3. Detach the brake pedal position switch electrical connector.
  4. If equipped, detach the clutch pedal position switch.
  5. On Expedition and Navigator models, detach the adjustable pedal motor connector, if equipped.
  6. Remove the audio unit ground and the GEM/CTM ground bolts.
  7. Detach the driver's side instrument panel main wiring harness connectors.
  8. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
  9. Detach the air bag sliding contact electrical connectors and the anti-theft sensor electrical connector.
  10. Detach the remaining electrical connectors on the steering column.
  11. If equipped, detach the transmission range indicator from the steering column.
  12. Lower the steering column.
  13. Remove the instrument panel bolts through the steering column opening.
  14. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement bolt below the driver's side corner of the cigar lighter and power point.
  15. Detach the inertia fuel shutoff switch electrical connector.
  16. Remove the passenger side ground bolt.
  17. If equipped, detach the air suspension wiring harness electrical connector.
  18. Detach the passenger side instrument panel main harness connectors.
  19. Release all the wiring harness locators from the cowl side panel.
  20. Detach the climate control wiring harness connector.
  21. Remove the radio chassis. Refer to Section 6.
  22. Disconnect the three cable locators from the lower instrument panel channel and remove the audio unit antenna lead-in cable from the instrument panel.
  23. Remove the instrument panel relay cover.
  24. Remove the instrument panel bolt on the relay bracket.
  25. Remove the glove compartment.
CAUTION
Carry a live air bag with the bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. An accidental deployment will then deploy with minimal chance of injury. Place a live air bag on a bench or other surface with the trim cover up.
  1. Remove the passenger side air bag module.
  2. Remove the instrument panel bolts through the passenger side air bag module opening.
  3. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement bolt below the driver's side corner of the glove compartment.
  4. Position the carpet aside and loosen the instrument panel floor brace.
  5. Remove the passenger side instrument panel cowl side nut.
  6. Remove the driver's side instrument panel cowl side nut.
  7. On all models except for Navigator, remove the instrument panel cowl top bolts.
  8. On Navigator, remove the defroster grille assembly.
  9. Remove the cowl panel mounting bolts.

Two people are required to perform this step.

  1. Remove the instrument panel.

To install:

Two people are required to perform this step.

  1. Align and position the instrument panel with the clips in the sheet metal.
  2. Install the instrument panel cowl top bolts.
  3. Install the instrument panel mounting bolts.
  4. Install the covers.
  5. Install the driver's side instrument panel cowl side nut.
  6. Install the passenger side instrument panel cowl side nut.

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.

  1. Install the upper instrument panel floor brace bolt.
  2. Install the instrument panel reinforcement bolt below the driver's side corner of the glove compartment.
  3. Install the instrument panel bolt on the relay bracket.
  4. Install the instrument panel bolts through the passenger side air bag module opening.

Install the passenger side bolt first.

CAUTION
Never probe the connectors on the air bags. Doing so may result in air bag deployment, which could result in personal injury. Carry a live air bag with the bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. An accidental deployment will then deploy with a minimal chance of injury.
  1. Install the passenger side air bag module.
  2. Install the glove compartment.
  3. Install the instrument panel relay cover.
  4. If equipped, attach the autolamp sensor electrical connector.
  5. Install the instrument panel relay cover.
  6. Position the audio unit antenna lead-in cable into the instrument panel.
  7. Connect the cable locators between the instrument panel channel and the audio unit end of the cable.
  8. Install the radio chassis. Refer to Section 6.
  9. Attach the climate control wiring harness connector.
  10. Attach the passenger side instrument panel main harness connectors.
  11. If equipped, attach the load leveling control suspension wiring harness electrical connector.
  12. Install the passenger side ground bolts.
  13. Attach the inertia fuel shutoff switch electrical connector.
  14. Install the instrument panel reinforcement bolt below the driver's side corner of the cigar lighter and power point.
  15. Install the instrument panel bolts through the steering column opening.
  16. Position the steering column.
  17. Install the four steering column support nuts.
  18. If equipped, connect the transmission range indicator to the steering column.
  19. Attach the remaining electrical connectors on the steering column.
  20. Attach the air bag sliding contact electrical connectors and the anti-theft sensor electrical connector.
  21. Install the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
  22. Attach the driver's side instrument panel main wiring harness connectors.
  23. Connect the audio unit ground and the GEM/CTM ground bolts.
  24. If equipped, connect the CPP switch.
  25. Attach the BPP switch electrical connector.
  26. Install the driver's side and passenger side windshield side garnish mouldings.
  27. Install the passenger side assist handle.
  28. If equipped, install the alternative fuel control module (AFCM).
  29. Attach the electrical connnector.
  30. Install the driver's side and passenger side A-pillar lower trim panels.
  31. Install the driver's side and passenger side door weatherstrip seals.
  32. Install the driver's side and passenger side scuff plates.
  33. Attach the climate control head vacuum harness connector.
  34. Attach the electronic blend door actuator electrical connector.
  35. Attach the RCM electrical connector, engage the locking tab and insert the wiring harness locator.
  36. If equipped, install the valance panel.
  37. Install the lower instrument panel steering column cover.
  38. Clip the bulkhead electrical connectors into the dash panel.
  39. Install the bulkhead electrical connector insulator.
  40. Attach the bulkhead electrical connectors from inside the engine compartment.
  41. Install the battery junction box into the mounting tabs.
  42. Connect the negative battery cable.

1999-00 F-Super Duty Models

Remove the passenger side ground bolt
Remove the upper passenger side cowl side bolt
Remove the lower passenger side cowl side bolt
Remove the driver's side cowl side bolts
Remove the driver's side instrument panel center support bolt
Remove the instrument panel cowl top bolts
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disarm the air bag system. Refer to Section 6.
  3. Remove the driver side air bag module. Refer to Section 6.
  4. Detach the driver's side bulkhead wiring harness connectors.
  5. Remove the driver's side bulkhead wiring harness connectors from the dash panel.
  6. Remove the driver's side and passenger side scuff plates.
  7. Remove the driver's side and passenger side cowl side trim panels.
  8. Position the driver's side and passenger side front door weatherstrips aside.

The antenna cable will be removed with the instrument panel.

  1. Remove the antenna base as outlined in this section.
  2. Position the passenger side front fender splash shield away from the dash panel.
  3. Unseat the antenna cable grommet from the dash panel.
  4. Route the antenna cable into the passenger compartment.
WARNING
Use care when removing the instrument panel steering column cover or damage to the cover locating tab may occur.
  1. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
  2. Position the parking brake release handle aside.
  3. Detach the parking brake switch electrical connector.
  4. Detach the brake pedal position (BPP) switch electrical connector.
  5. Through the steering column opening, detach the wiring harness electrical connectors.
  6. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
  7. If equipped, disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column.
  8. Remove the electronic crash sensor (ECS) cover.
  9. Detach the ECS electrical connector.
  10. While releasing the glove compartment stops, lower the glove compartment.
  11. Detach the blend door actuator harness electrical connector.
  12. Detach the climate control vacuum harness connector.
  13. Depress the glove compartment stops and close the glove compartment.
  14. Detach the passenger side cowl side electrical connectors.
  15. Remove the passenger side ground bolt.
  16. Remove the passenger side cowl side inner panel cover.
  17. Remove the upper passenger side instrument panel cowl side bolt.
  18. Remove the lower passenger side instrument panel cowl side bolt.
  19. Remove the driver's side instrument panel finish end panel.
  20. Remove the driver's side instrument panel cowl side bolts.
  21. Remove the driver's side instrument panel center support bolt.
  22. Remove the instrument panel covers.
  23. Remove the instrument panel cowl top bolts.

Two people are required to perform this step.

  1. Remove the instrument panel.

To install:

Two people are required to perform this step.

  1. Install the instrument panel.
  2. Install the instrument panel cowl top bolts.
  3. Install the instrument panel covers.
  4. Install the driver's side instrument panel center support bolt.
  5. Install the driver's side instrument panel cowl side bolts.
  6. Install the driver's side instrument panel finish end panel.
  7. Install the lower passenger side instrument panel cowl side bolt.
  8. Install the upper passenger side instrument panel cowl side bolt.
  9. Install the passenger side cowl side inner panel cover.
  10. Install the passenger side ground bolt.
  11. Attach the passenger side cowl side electrical connectors.
  12. Open the glove compartment and while releasing the glove compartment stops, lower the glove compartment.
  13. Attach the climate control vacuum harness connector.
  14. Attach the blend door actuator harness electrical connector.
  15. Close the glove compartment.
  16. Attach the ECS electrical connector.
  17. Install the ECS cover.
  18. If equipped, connect the transmission shift cable to the steering column.
  19. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
  20. Install the steering column shaft pinch bolt.
  21. Through the steering column opening, attach the wiring harness electrical connectors.
  22. Attach the BPP switch electrical connector.
  23. Attach the parking brake switch electrical connector.
  24. Install the parking brake release handle.
  25. Install the instrument panel steering column cover.
  26. Route the antenna cable into the inner fender opening.
  27. Seat the antenna cable grommet into the dash panel.
  28. Install the antenna base.
  29. Install the passenger side front fender splash shield.
  30. Install the driver's side and passenger side front door weatherstrips.
  31. Install the driver's side and passenger side cowl side trim panels.
  32. Install the driver's side and passenger side scuff plates.
  33. Install the driver's side bulkhead electrical connectors into the dash panel.
  34. Attach the driver's side bulkhead wiring harness connectors.
  35. Install the driver side air bag module. Refer to Section 6.

Floor Console

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

F-150 and F-250

Floor-mounted console installation—1997-98 F-250HD, F-350 and F-Super Duty

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  1. Open the floor console cover.
  2. If equipped, remove the CD changer.
  3. Remove the floor console tray mat.
  4. Remove the floor console cupholder assembly.
  5. Remove the floor console.
  6. Remove the retaining nuts.
  7. Remove the floor console.
  8. Feed the wiring harness through the floor console.
  9. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

Expedition and Navigator

FRONT
Remove the console finish panel front screw
Remove the console finish panel rear screw
Remove the console finish panel
Remove the front floor console front bolts
Remove the two console rear bolt covers
Remove the two console rear bolts
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the console finish panel mat.
  3. Remove the console finish panel front screw.
  4. Remove the console finish panel rear screw.
  5. Remove the console finish panel.
  6. Remove the front floor console front bolts.
  7. Detach the front floor console electrical connector.
  8. If equipped, detach the cellular phone electrical connector.
  9. Remove the two front floor console rear bolt covers.
  10. Remove the two front floor console rear bolts.
  11. Lift the front of the floor console and slide rearward to disengage the floor brackets and remove the floor console.
  12. The installation is the reverse of the removal.
REAR
Remove the rear floor console front screws
Remove the two rear floor console rear screws
  1. Tilt the rear seats forward.
  2. Pull upward on the center of the cupholder to release the pin-type retainers and remove the cupholder.
  3. Remove the rear floor console front screws.
  4. Remove the two rear floor console rear screws.
  5. Remove the rear floor console.
  6. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

1999-00 F-Super Duty Models

Remove the console retaining nuts

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  1. Open the floor console cover.
  2. Remove the storage insert.
  3. Remove the console tray mat.
  4. Remove the retaining nuts.
  5. Remove the floor console.
  6. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

Door Panels

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

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

Door panel assembly—standard series

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Door panel assembly—hi series

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  1. Remove the armrest pad retaining screw.
  2. Remove the inside door handle screw and pull off the handle.
  3. If equipped with manual windows, remove the window regulator handle screw and pull off the handle and washer. On vehicles with power windows, remove the power window switch housing.
  4. If equipped with manual door locks, remove the door lock control. On vehicles with power door locks, remove the power door lock switch housing.
  5. On models with electric outside rear view mirrors, remove the power mirror switch housing.
  6. Remove the retaining screw and washer from the trim panel lower corner.
  7. Using a special door trim panel removal tool or a flat wood spatula, insert it carefully behind the panel and slide it along to find the push-pins. When you encounter a pin, pry the pin outward. Do this until all the pins are out. NEVER PULL ON THE PANEL TO REMOVE THE PINS!
  8. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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

Remove the front door sail panel
If equipped with manual windows, remove the window regulator handle by separating the handle cover from the handle and ...
... remove the handle retaining screw
... remove the handle and the spacer behind it
Remove the handle retaining bolt cover and ...
... remove the handle retaining bolt and ...
... remove the handle
Remove the door pillar trim by carefully puling it outward to release the trim clips
Remove the trim clip under the door pillar and ...
... the sail panel
Remove the door panel by carefully lifting the panel upward to release the retaining clips
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the front door sail panel.
  3. Remove the inside door handle finish panel.
  4. If equipped with power windows, remove the window regulator switch plate.
  5. If equipped with manual windows, remove the window regulator handle by separating the handle cover from the handle.
  6. Remove the handle retaining screw and remove the window regulator handle and the spacer.
WARNING
Do not pull directly outward on the front door trim panel, as damage may occur.
  1. Remove the door panel retaining clips.
  2. Remove the door panel retaining screws.
  3. Lift and remove the front door trim panel.
  4. If equipped, twist the courtesy lamp bulb socket one quarter turn and remove the socket from the front door trim panel.
  5. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

Door Locks

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Front Door Latch

1997-98 F-250HD, F-350 AND F-SUPER DUTY
Door latch installation—1997-98 F-250HD, F-350 and F-Super Duty

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  1. Remove the door trim panel and watershield.
  2. Disconnect the rods from the handle and lock cylinder, and from the remote control assembly.
  3. Remove the latch assembly attaching screws and remove the latch from the door.
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
F-150, F-250, EXPEDITION AND NAVIGATOR

The front door window glass must be completely up.

  1. Remove the door panel.
  2. Remove the watershield.
  3. Remove the rear glass channel bolt and position the glass channel aside.
  4. Disconnect the rods from the door latch.
  5. Unclip the locking clip.
  6. Remove and discard the door latch retaining screws.
  7. Position the latch aside.
  8. Detach the electrical connectors and remove the latch.

To install:

Install the front door latch screw in the small opening first, followed by the large opening.

  1. The installation is the reverse of the removal.
  2. If necessary, use Multi-Purpose Grease Spray F5AZ-19G209-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M1C159-A to lubricate the latches.
1999-00 F-SUPER DUTY MODELS

The window must be in full up position.

  1. Remove the front door trim panel.
  2. Remove the outside front door handle.
  3. Separate the push button rod from the front door latch.
  4. Remove the lock rod clips.
  5. Remove the latch retaining screws.
  6. Position the front door latch in the inside door access opening.
  7. Detach the electrical connector(s).
  8. Remove the front door latch cable cover.
  9. Remove the remote control cable case from the latch.
  10. Remove the remote control cable from the front door latch.
  11. Remove the front door latch.
  12. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

Rear Door Latch

CREW CAB PICKUPS
F-350 Crew Cab rear door latch installation

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  1. Remove the door trim panel and watershield.
  2. Disconnect the rods from the handle and lock cylinder, and from the remote control assembly.
  3. Remove the latch assembly attaching screws and remove the latch from the door.
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
EXPEDITION AND NAVIGATOR

The rear door window glass must be completely raised.

  1. Remove rear door trim panel.
  2. Disconnect the rear door latch rod.
  3. Remove the rear door latch remote control screw.
  4. Slide the rear door latch remote control forward and remove.
  5. Remove the rear door speaker.
  6. Remove the rear door watershield.
  7. Remove the outside rear door handle.
  8. Remove the child safety lock finish panel.
  9. If equipped, detach the power door lock actuator electrical connector.
  10. If equipped, drill out the power door lock actuator rivet.
  11. Drill out the push button rod rivet.
  12. Detach the door open warning lamp electrical connector.
  13. Remove and discard the latch retaining screws.
  14. Remove the rear door latch through the outside rear door handle opening.
  15. Disconnect any remaining actuating rods.

To install:

Make sure the latch release rod is not preloading the latch. It should be clipped in a relaxed state with no slack.

Install the rear door latch screw in the small opening first, followed by the large opening.

  1. The installation is the reverse of the removal.
  2. If necessary, use Multi-Purpose Grease Spray F5AZ-19G209-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M1C159-A to lubricate the latches.

Inside Handle

1997-98 F-250HD, F-350 AND F-SUPER DUTY; 1999-00 F-SUPER DUTY MODELS
  1. Remove the retaining screw/nut and remove the handle.
  2. The installation is the reverse of the removal.
F-150, F-250, EXPEDITION AND NAVIGATORY FRONT DOOR
  1. Remove the front door trim panel.
  2. Remove the front door watershield.

The front door window glass must be completely raised.

  1. Detach the door handle electrical connector.
  2. Remove the door handle nuts.
  3. Disconnect the front door latch to lock cylinder rod.
  4. Disconnect the front door latch to outside front door handle rod at the handle and at the latch.
  5. Remove the door handle by pushing it out from the bottom surface of the handle.

To install:

Make sure the door handle and lock cylinder rods are not preloading the latch. They should be clipped in a relaxed state with no slack.

  1. The installation is the reverse of the removal.
EXPEDITION AND NAVIGATOR REAR DOOR
  1. Remove the rear door trim panel.

The rear window glass must be completely raised.

  1. Disconnect the rear door latch rod.
  2. Remove the screw and slide the rear door latch remote control forward and remove.

To install:

Make sure the latch release rod is not preloading the latch. It should be clipped in a relaxed state with no slack.

  1. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

Outside Handle

1997-98 F-250HD, F-350 AND F-SUPER DUTY
  1. Remove the front door trim panel.
  2. Remove the front door watershield.
  3. Disconnect the actuating rods from the handle.
  4. Remove the one handle retaining nut and screw.
  5. Remove the handle from the door.
  6. The installation is the reverse of the removal.
F-150, F-250, EXPEDITION AND NAVIGATOR FRONT DOOR
  1. Remove the front door trim panel.
  2. Remove the front door watershield.

The front door window glass must be completely raised.

  1. Detach the door handle electrical connector.
  2. Remove the door handle retaining nuts.
  3. Disconnect the front door latch to lock cylinder rod.
  4. Disconnect the front door latch to outside front door handle rod at the handle and at the latch.
  5. Remove the door handle by pushing it out from the bottom surface of the handle.

To install:

Make sure the door handle and lock cylinder rods are not preloading the latch. They should be clipped in a relaxed state with no slack.

  1. The installation is the reverse of the removal.
EXPEDITION AND NAVIGATOR REAR DOOR
  1. Remove the front door trim panel.
  2. Remove the front door watershield.
  3. Remove the door handle retaining nuts.
  4. Disconnect the rear door latch-to-lock cylinder rod.
  5. Remove the outside rear door handle by pushing it out from the bottom surface of the handle.

To install:

Make sure the door handle and the rear door handle rod is in a relaxed position and that the rear door handle rod is all the way up before closing the clips.

  1. The installation is the reverse of the removal.
1999-00 F-SUPER DUTY MODELS
  1. Remove the front door trim panel.
  2. Remove the cover from the side of the door and remove the nut.
  3. Remove the nut from inside the door.
  4. Pull the outside door handle out of the front door far enough to expose the attached door latch linkage.
  5. Disconnect the lock cylinder linkage rod from the outside door handle.
  6. Disconnect the release rod from the front door latch by prying open the clip and removing the latch release rod.
  7. Remove the outside door handle.
  8. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

Door Lock Cylinder

1997-98 F-250HD, F-350 AND F-SUPER DUTY
  1. Place the window in the UP position.
  2. Remove the trim panel and watershield.
  3. Disconnect the actuating rod from the lock control link clip.
  4. Slide the retainer away from the lock cylinder.
  5. Pull the cylinder from the door.
  6. Installation is the reverse of removal.
F-150, F-250, EXPEDITION AND NAVIGATOR
  1. Remove the front door outside handle.
  2. Remove the front door lock cylinder retainer.
  3. Remove the front door lock cylinder.
  4. The installation is the reverse of the removal.
1999-00 F-SUPER DUTY MODELS
  1. Remove the front door trim panel.
  2. Remove the outside door handle.
  3. Remove the spring clip and remove the lock cylinder.

To install:

  1. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

Actuator Motor

1997-98 F-250HD, F-350 AND F-SUPER DUTY
Electric door lock actuator motor and control switch wiring

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  1. Remove the door trim panel.
  2. Disconnect the motor from the door latch.
  3. Remove the motor and swivel bracket from the door by drilling out the pop rivet.
  4. Disconnect the wiring harness.
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal. Make sure that the pop rivet is tight.
EXCEPT 1997-98 F-250HD, F-350 AND F-SUPER DUTY
  1. Remove the door latch.
  2. Remove the door ajar switch.
  3. Pry up on lock actuator tab.
  4. Slide the door latch lock actuator off the latch channels using a prying action.
  5. Remove the door latch lock actuator.
  6. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

Tailgate Lock

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Lock Cylinder

1997-98 F-250HD, F-350 AND F-SUPER DUTY
  1. Remove the tailgate access cover.
  2. Raise the glass. If the glass can't be raised, remove it as described below.
  3. Remove the lock cylinder retainer.
  4. Disengage the lock cylinder from the switch and remove it from the tailgate.
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.
EXCEPT 1997-98 F-250HD, F-350 AND F-SUPER DUTY
  1. Remove the tailgate handle.
  2. Remove the lock cylinder retaining clip.
  3. Remove the lock cylinder.

To install:

  1. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

Tailgate Handle

  1. Open the tailgate.
  2. Remove the tailgate access panel.
  3. Disconnect the tailgate latch rods.
  4. Remove the tailgate handle retaining nuts.
  5. Remove the tailgate handle.

To install:

Make sure the latch release rods are not preloading the latches. They should be clipped in a relaxed state with no slack.

  1. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

Liftgate Lock

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Handle

  1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.
  2. On Navigator models, remove the license plate bracket.
  3. Remove the liftgate latch remote control bolts and position aside.
  4. On Expedition:
    1. Remove the liftgate handle two retaining nuts.
    2. Remove the reinforcement plate and remove the liftgate handle.
WARNING
Use care when removing the liftgate handle to avoid breaking the plastic tangs.
  1. On Navigator:
  2. Disconnect the liftgate latch remote control rod.
    1. Remove the liftgate handle two retaining nuts.
    2. Remove the liftgate handle.

To install:

WARNING
Make sure the handle shaft and the driver on the liftgate latch controller are properly aligned.
WARNING
On Navigator, make sure the plastic tangs of the handle fully engage the holes in the sheet metal.
WARNING
On Navigator, make sure the liftgate latch remote control rod is not preloading the liftgate latch. It should be clipped in a relaxed state with no slack.
  1. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

Lock Cylinder

Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative lock cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current code of the vehicle.

  1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.
  2. Disconnect the lock cylinder rod.
  3. Remove the retaining clip.
  4. Remove the lock cylinder.
  5. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

Latch

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the liftgate trim panel.
  3. On Navigator, remove the license plate bracket.
  4. Remove the liftgate latch screws.
  5. Separate the liftgate latch from the liftgate.
  6. Detach the door open warning lamp electrical connector.
WARNING
Be careful not to kink the liftgate latch control cable while disconnecting it.
  1. Disconnect the liftgate latch control cable.
  2. Remove the liftgate latch.
  3. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

If necessary, use Multi-Purpose Grease Spray F5AZ-19G209-AA or equivalent meeting Ford Specification ESR-M1C159-A to lubricate the latch.

Power Door Lock Actuator

  1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.
  2. Detach the power door lock actuator electrical connector.
  3. Drill out the actuator retaining rivet.
  4. Disconnect the power door lock actuator rod and remove the actuator.
  5. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

Door Glass and Regulator Motor

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

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

FRONT DOOR GLASS
  1. Remove the door trim panel.
  2. Remove the screw from the vent window division bar.
  3. Remove the 2 vent window weatherstrip attaching screws from the front edge of the door.
  4. Lower the glass and remove the inside and outside front door front belt line weatherstrips.
  5. Pull the door glass top run out of the window opening near the front door vent window division bar enough to allow the removal of the front door vent window and glass assembly.
  6. Tilt the door vent window glass and frame assembly and the division bar toward the rear of the door and remove the vent window assembly from the door.
  7. Remove the window regulator arm roller from the front door glass channel and retainer.
  8. Rotate the front edge of the door window glass downward and lift it and the attached front door glass channel and retainer from the door.
  9. The installation is the reverse of the removal.
REAR DOOR GLASS (CREW CAB MODELS)
  1. Remove the door panel.
  2. Lower the rear door glass and remove the inside and outside weatherstrips.
  3. Remove one screw at the top of the rear door glass front lower retainer.
  4. Remove the door glass run front lower retainer by pulling up and twisting it so that the retainer bracket clears the window opening and the rear door glass run slides off.
  5. Pull the rear door glass run out of the rear door opening.
  6. Raise the window glass half-way and remove the window regulator arm from the window glass channel.
  7. Lift the rear door window glass up and out of the door opening.
  8. The installation is the reverse of the removal.
WINDOW REGULATOR
Window regulator replacement

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  1. Remove the front door trim panel..
  2. Raise and support the front door window glass to the full up position.
  3. Drill out the center retaining rivets using a 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) drill bit.
WARNING
Be careful not to damage sheet metal holes during drilling.
  1. Remove the window regulator arm roller from the front door glass channel and retainer and remove the regulator from the door.
  2. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

A 1/4-20 X 1/2 inch bolt and washer and a 1/4-20 nut and washer assembly may be used in place of rivets.

F-150 and F-250

FRONT DOOR GLASS
Loosen the window glass to regulator nuts
  1. Remove the front door trim panel.
  2. Peel back the front door watershield.
  3. Lower the window glass to access the two window glass to regulator nuts.
  4. Remove the inside glass weatherstrip.
  5. Remove the rear glass channel bolt and lift the channel.
  6. Loosen the window glass to regulator nuts.
  7. Slide glass channel rearward until the rear glass to regulator nut lines up with the hole in the glass channel.
  8. Slide the glass through the outboard side of the door and remove the front door window glass.
  9. The installation is the reverse of the removal.
WINDOW REGULATOR
Peel back the front door watershield
Remove the regulator retaining nuts and ...
... bolts as shown
Drill out the rivets shown to remove the window regulator—F-150 and F-250
  1. Remove the front door trim panel.
  2. Peel back the front door watershield.
  3. Lower the window glass to access the two window glass to regulator nuts.
  4. Remove the window glass nuts.
  5. Support the front door window glass in the full up position.
  6. If equipped, detach the power window electrical connector.
  7. Remove the window regulator retaining nuts and drill out the rivets.
  8. Remove the window regulator.
  9. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

Expedition and Navigator

WINDOW REGULATOR AND MOTOR

The window regulator and motor are removed as an assembly.

  1. Remove the front door trim panel..
  2. Remove the front door radio speaker.
  3. Remove the front door watershield.
WARNING
Support the window glass to avoid damage.
  1. Raise and support the front door window glass to the full up position.
  2. Detach the power window motor electrical connector.
  3. Remove the window glass to regulator nuts.
  4. Drill out the rivets retaining the regulator.
  5. Remove the motor and window regulator assembly.
WARNING
Prior to motor removal, ensure the regulator arms are in a fixed position to prevent counterbalance spring unwind.
  1. Remove the power window motor retaining bolts and remove the power window motor from the regulator.
  2. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

1999-00 F-Super Duty Models

FRONT DOOR GLASS
  1. Remove the window switch.
  2. Remove the window crank handle (manual windows only).
  3. Remove the door trim panel, interior sail cover and watershield.
  4. Loosen the outside rearview mirror or outside sail cover (if equipped).
  5. Temporarily install the window switch or the window crank, and lower the window to access the glass bracket nuts and loosen the nuts.
  6. Remove the inner beltline weatherstrip and outer beltline weatherstrip.
  7. Loosen the rear glass run bolt.
  8. Remove the door glass from the channel by sliding the channel forward, then position the door glass in the bottom of the door.
  9. Remove the window glass from the inner door by tilting the window glass forward and lifting the glass out of the door.
  10. The installation is the reverse of the removal.
REAR DOOR GLASS (CREW CAB MODELS)
  1. Remove the window switch.
  2. Remove the window crank handle (manual windows only).
  3. Remove the door trim panel and watershield.
  4. Temporarily install the window switch or window crank handle, and lower the window to access the glass bracket nuts and loosen the nuts.
  5. Remove the inner beltline weatherstrip and outer beltline weatherstrip.
  6. Loosen the rear glass run bolt.
  7. Remove the door glass from the regulator channel by sliding the channel forward, then position the door glass in the bottom of the door.
  8. Remove the front edge of the window glass from the glass run.
  9. Lift the window glass up through the belt opening to remove from the door.
  10. The installation is the reverse of the removal.
WINDOW REGULATOR

This procedure also applies to the rear door on Crew Cab models.

  1. Remove the window switch.
  2. Remove the window crank handle (manual windows only).
  3. Remove the door trim panel and watershield.

Do not remove the window glass from the door.

  1. Remove the window from the window regulator.
  2. Tape the window glass in the full up position.
  3. Detach the window motor electrical connector (power windows only).
  4. Loosen the window regulator arm retaining nuts and pull the arm from the mounting position.
  5. Loosen the window regulator mounting bolts and remove the window regulator.
  6. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

Electric Window Motor

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

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

  1. Disconnect the battery ground.
  2. Remove the door trim panel.
  3. Disconnect the window motor wiring harness.
  4. There are 2 dimples in the door panel, opposite the 2 concealed motor retaining bolts. Using a 1/2 in. (13mm) drill bit, drill out these dimples to gain access to the motor bolts. Be careful to avoid damage to the wires.
  5. Remove the 3 motor mounting bolts.
  6. Push the motor towards the outside of the door to disengage it from the gears. You'll have to support the window glass once the motor is disengaged.
  7. Remove the motor from the door.
  8. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

To avoid rusting in the drilled areas, prime and paint the exposed metal, or, cover the holes with waterproof body tape.

F-150 and F-250

  1. Raise the front door window glass to the full up position.
  2. Remove the front door trim panel.
  3. Peel back the front door watershield.
WARNING
Make sure the electrical connector is not in the way before drilling.
  1. To access the power window motor bolts, use a 3/4-inch hole saw with a 1/4-inch pilot to drill two holes at the existing drill dimples on the door.
WARNING
Prior to motor removal, make sure the regulator arms are in a fixed position to prevent counterbalance spring unwind.
  1. Remove the motor retaining bolts.
  2. Detach the electrical connector.
  3. Remove the power window motor.
  4. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

Expedition and Navigator

The window regulator and motor are removed as an assembly. Refer to regulator removal and installation in this section.

1999-00 Super Duty Models

This procedure also applies to the rear door on Crew Cab models.

  1. Remove the window switch.
  2. Remove the door trim panel and watershield.
  3. Tape the window in the full up position.
  4. Detach the window motor electrical connector.
WARNING
Support the window motor while removing the window motor retaining screws.
  1. Remove the window motor screws and remove the motor.
  2. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

Windshield and Fixed Glass

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

If your windshield, or other fixed window, is cracked or chipped, you may decide to replace it with a new one yourself. However, there are two main reasons why replacement windshields and other window glass should be installed only by a professional automotive glass technician: safety and cost.

The most important reason a professional should install automotive glass is for safety. The glass in the vehicle, especially the windshield, is designed with safety in mind in case of a collision. The windshield is specially manufactured from two panes of specially-tempered glass with a thin layer of transparent plastic between them. This construction allows the glass to "give" in the event that a part of your body hits the windshield during the collision, and prevents the glass from shattering, which could cause lacerations, blinding and other harm to passengers of the vehicle. The other fixed windows are designed to be tempered so that if they break during a collision, they shatter in such a way that there are no large pointed glass pieces. The professional automotive glass technician knows how to install the glass in a vehicle so that it will function optimally during a collision. Without the proper experience, knowledge and tools, installing a piece of automotive glass yourself could lead to additional harm if an accident should ever occur.

Cost is also a factor when deciding to install automotive glass yourself. Performing this could cost you much more than a professional may charge for the same job. Since the windshield is designed to break under stress, an often life saving characteristic, windshields tend to break VERY easily when an inexperienced person attempts to install one. Do-it-yourselfers buying two, three or even four windshields from a salvage yard because they have broken them during installation are common stories. Also, since the automotive glass is designed to prevent the outside elements from entering your vehicle, improper installation can lead to water and air leaks. Annoying whining noises at highway speeds from air leaks or inside body panel rusting from water leaks can add to your stress level and subtract from your wallet. After buying two or three windshields, installing them and ending up with a leak that produces a noise while driving and water damage during rainstorms, the cost of having a professional do it correctly the first time may be much more alluring. We here at Chilton, therefore, advise that you have a professional automotive glass technician service any broken glass on your vehicle.

WINDSHIELD CHIP REPAIR

Check with your state and local authorities on the laws for state safety inspection. Some states or municipalities may not allow chip repair as a viable option for correcting stone damage to your windshield.

Although severely cracked or damaged windshields must be replaced, there is something that you can do to prolong or even prevent the need for replacement of a chipped windshield. There are many companies which offer windshield chip repair products, such as Loctite's® Bullseye™ windshield repair kit. These kits usually consist of a syringe, pedestal and a sealing adhesive. The syringe is mounted on the pedestal and is used to create a vacuum which pulls the plastic layer against the glass. This helps make the chip transparent. The adhesive is then injected which seals the chip and helps to prevent further stress cracks from developing. Refer to the sequence of photos to get a general idea of what windshield chip repair involves.

Always follow the specific manufacturer's instructions.

Small chips on your windshield can be fixed with an aftermarket repair kit, such as the one from Loctiteâ
To repair a chip, clean the windshield with glass cleaner and dry it completely
Remove the center from the adhesive disc and peel off the backing from one side of the disc ...
... then press it on the windshield so that the chip is centered in the hole
Be sure that the tab points upward on the windshield
Peel the backing off the exposed side of the adhesive disc ...
... then position the plastic pedestal on the adhesive disc, ensuring that the tabs are aligned
Press the pedestal firmly on the adhesive disc to create an adequate seal ...
... then install the applicator syringe nipple in the pedestal's hole
Hold the syringe with one hand while pulling the plunger back with the other hand
After applying the solution, allow the entire assembly to sit until it has set completely
After the solution has set, remove the syringe from the pedestal ...
... then peel the pedestal off of the adhesive disc ...
... and peel the adhesive disc off of the windshield
The chip will still be slightly visible, but it should be filled with the hardened solution

Inside Rear View Mirror

REPLACEMENT

Rear View Mirror Remover T91T-17700-A or equivalent is required to remove the mirror
Use the tool to release the mirror retaining clip while pulling the inside rear view mirror away from the mirror mount
  1. Perform the following steps if the rear view mirror is still attached.
    1. Insert the Rear View Mirror Remover T91T-17700-A, or equivalent into the mount on the inside rear view mirror.
    2. Use the tool to release the mirror retaining clip while pulling the inside rear view mirror away from the mirror mount.
    3. Remove the inside rear view mirror.
  2. Use a wax pencil or other suitable tool to mark the location of the inside rear view mirror bracket on the outside surface of the windshield glass.
  3. Perform the following step if the mirror bracket is still attached.
    1. Apply low heat to the windshield glass to soften the adhesive and remove the bracket from the windshield.
  4. Remove the remaining adhesive from the windshield glass.

To install:

  1. Clean the inside of the windshield glass with isopropyl alcohol to remove any remaining adhesive.
  2. Use a fine grit sandpaper on the inside rear view mirror bracket to lightly scuff the bonding surface.
  3. Wipe the surface of the bracket clean with a paper towel soaked in isopropyl alcohol.

Do not touch the mounting surfaces before installation.

  1. Apply Rear View Mirror Adhesive D9AZ-19554-CA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-M2G176-A to the bonding surface of the inside rear view mirror bracket and the windshield glass.
  2. Apply the accelerator solution to the bracket and allow the accelerator material to dry for three minutes.
  3. Press the inside rear view mirror bracket firmly against the windshield glass for approximately one minute.
  4. Allow the adhesive to set for five minutes.
  5. Remove any excess adhesive from the windshield glass with a clean, alcohol dampened cloth.
  6. Slide the inside rear view mirror downward onto the inside rear view mirror bracket.

Seats

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Front Bench Seat

1997-98 F-250HD, F-350 AND F-SUPER DUTY
Standard bench seat and track installation—1997-98 F-250HD, F-350 and F-Super Duty

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  1. Remove the 4 seat track-to-floor pan bolts or nuts.
  2. Carefully lift the seat and remove from the vehicle.

To install:

  1. Apply sealer to the mounting hole areas.
  2. Install the seat in the vehicle and adjust position.
  3. Install the mounting bolts and tighten to 35-46 ft. lbs. (47-63 Nm).
1999-00 F-SUPER DUTY MODELS
Front bench seat mounting—1999-00 f-super duty models

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the front safety belts from the front seat.

Removing the front seat requires more than one person.

  1. Remove the two front seat riser support-to-floorpan bolts.
  2. Remove the front seat riser-to-floorpan nuts.
  3. Detach the safety belt electrical connector.
  4. Remove the front seat.
  5. The installation is the reverse of the removal.
  6. Tighten the nuts to 30-39 ft. lbs. (41-53 Nm). Tighten the bolts to 35-46 ft. lbs. (47-63 Nm).

40/20/40 Split Bench

40/20/40 bench seat and track installation

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  1. Fold the front seat back forward and remove the screws attaching the center safety belt bracket to the center seat.
  2. Remove the 4 seat track-to-floor pan bolts or nuts.
  3. Carefully lift the seat and remove from the vehicle.

To install:

  1. Apply sealer to the mounting hole areas.
  2. Install the seat in the vehicle and adjust position.
  3. Install the mounting bolts and tighten to 35-46 ft. lbs. (47-63 Nm).

60/40 Split Bench

FRONT
60/40 bench seat mounting

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Removing the 60 percent front bench requires more than one person.

  1. Remove the retaining bolts and nuts.
  2. Remove the 60 percent front bench.
  3. Remove the 40 percent front bench.
  4. The installation is the reverse of the removal.
  5. Tighten the bolts and nuts to 35-46 ft. lbs. (47-63 Nm).
REAR (EXPEDITION AND NAVIGATOR)

Removing the 60 percent front bench requires more than one person.

  1. Remove the second row seat riser bolt covers and remove the bolts.
  2. Lift the recliner handle and fold the second row seat back forward.
  3. Remove the four seat retaining bolts.
  4. Remove the 60 percent second row seat.
  5. Remove the 40 percent second row seat.
  6. The installation is the reverse of the removal.
  7. Tighten the bolts to 22-29 ft. lbs. (30-40 Nm).

Captain's Chairs

  1. Detach any necessary electrical connectors.
  2. Remove the 4 seat track-to-floor pan bolts and lift out the seat.
  3. Apply sealer to the hole areas and install the seat. Tighten the bolts to 35-46 ft. lbs. (47-63 Nm).

EZ-Entry Second Row Seats (Expedition and Navigator)

Remove the E-Z seat riser to floor bolt covers and remove the bolts
Remove the seat strap bolt
  1. Remove the E-Z seat riser to floor bolt covers and remove the bolts.
  2. Fold the seat forward to gain access to the seat strap bolt.
  3. Remove the seat strap bolt.
WARNING
Do not damage the anti-chuck hook while removing or storing the 40% E-Z entry seat. The weight of the seat should never rest on the anti-chuck hook, as damage to the hook may occur.
  1. Remove the seat.
  2. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

Rear Bench Seat Cushion (Supercab)

Rear seat cushion installation—F series Super Cab

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  1. Remove the seat cushion retaining screws.
  2. Lift the seat cushion and feed the seat belt through the cushion.
  3. Lift the cushion up ensuring the retaining hooks are free and remove the cushion.

To install:

  1. Place the cushion into place, place the seat belts through the cushion and engage the retaining hooks.
  2. Tighten the retaining screws to 19-25 ft. lbs. (26-34 Nm).

Rear Bench Seat Back (Supercab)

Rear seat back installation—F series Super Cab

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  1. Remove the seat cushion.
  2. Remove the seat back bottom retaining screws.
  3. Lift the seat back and remove it from the vehicle.

To install:

  1. Place the seat cushion into place ensuring the retainers on the top of the seat back are engaged.
  2. tighten the retaining screws to 19-32 ft. lbs. (25-44 Nm).

Rear Bench Seat (Crew Cab)

Rear bench seat and track installation—F-350 Crew Cab

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  1. Remove the seat track-to-floor pan bolts and lift the seat and track out of the truck.
  2. Installation is the reverse of removal. Apply sealer to the area of the bolt holes. Tighten the bolts to 18-32 ft. lbs. (25-44 Nm).

Side-Mounted Folding Rear Seat (Super Cab)

Side-mounted folding rear seats—F series Super Cab

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  1. Remove the seat bracket-to-floor screw and washer assemblies.
  2. Remove the seat assembly.
  3. Remove the bumper screws-to-retainer.
  4. Remove the bumper.
  5. Remove the trim panel retaining screws.
  6. Remove the seat assembly.
  7. Tighten the bolts to 22-30 ft. lbs. (30-40 Nm).

Forward Facing Folding Rear Seat (Super Cab)

  1. Release the rear seat back latch striker and put the rear seat back frame in the fold down position.
  2. Remove the seat belts.
  3. Remove the retaining screws attaching the rear seat back cover to the rear seat back frame.
  4. Lift up the seat back cover and remove it from the vehicle.
  5. Remove the panel and support assembly-to-floor retaining screws.
  6. Pull the rear seat back release latch and remove the rear seat cushion frame and rear seat cushion cover.
  7. Move the seat cushion so that the bottom panel is toward the front.
  8. Remove the retaining screws to the bottom panel and support assembly.
  9. Feed the strap-to-rear seat back release latch through the rear seat cushion pad.
  10. Remove the rear seat cushion.
  11. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

Power Seat Motor

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Except 1999-00 Super Duty Models

The power seat is only equipped on models with a Captain's chair. The motor is part of the seat track assembly and can only be replaced as an assembly. The motor cannot be replaced separately.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise the power seat to its maximum height.
  3. Remove the seat. Refer to the procedure in this section.
  4. Detach the seat regulator control switch electrical connector.
  5. Remove the seat track retaining bolts.
  6. The installation is the reverse of the removal.
  7. Tighten the retaining bolts to 16-21 ft. lbs. (21-29 Nm).

1999-00 Super Duty Models

Remove the seat motor retaining bolts and ...
... remove the seat motor

The power seat is only equipped on models with a Captain's chair.

  1. Remove the seat.
  2. Remove the seat track retaining bolts and remove the seat track from the seat.
  3. Remove the seat motor retaining bolts and remove the seat motor(s).
  4. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

When installing the new motor, the inductive contacts must be depressed before the motor can be installed on the wire harness bracket.

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