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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501-12-9

Instrument Panel and Console

501-12-9

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

2. Fully extend the damper and push toward the

runner channel.

Item

Description

1

Damper

Item

Description

2

Damper pivot clip

1

Damper pivot clip

2

Damper pivot runner

3

Damper

3. Close the glove compartment. The glove

compartment stop should engage and the damper

pivot should be positioned to allow the damper

pivot clip to slide in.

4. Push the damper pivot clip in to secure the

damper into position.

Glove Compartment (without damper

mechanism)

Removal
1. Open the glove compartment and release the stop

by pushing the stop downwards.

2. Pull the glove compartment out of the lower

hinges.

Installation
1. Clip the glove compartment into the lower hinges.
2. Close the glove compartment. The glove

compartment stop should engage.

2. Open the glove compartment and release the stop

by pushing the stop downwards.

3. Pull the glove compartment out of the lower

hinges.
NOTE: Avoid removing the damper from the glove

compartment moulding as damage to the damper

may result.

Installation
1. Clip the glove compartment into the lower hinges.

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501-14-1

Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems

501-14-1

SECTION : 501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and

Entry Systems

VEHICLE APPLICATION : 2003.0 BA Falcon
CONTENTS

PAGE

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501-14-2

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501-14-3

GENERAL PROCEDURES

Wagon Liftgate Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501-14-4

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Hood Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501-14-5

Front Door Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...501-14-5

Rear Door Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501-14-5

Door Latch Striker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501-14-6

Liftgate Latch and Actuator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...501-14-6

Liftgate Latch Striker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501-14-7

Hood Latch Release Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...501-14-7

Decklid Latch and Emergency Release Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501-14-7

Decklid Latch Striker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501-14-8

Exterior Front Door Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...501-14-8

Exterior Rear Door Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...501-14-8

Interior Door Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..501-14-9

Ignition Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..501-14-9

Interior Lock Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501-14-9

Grab Handles — Ute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..501-14-10

Grab Handles — Sedan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..501-14-10

Fuel Filler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501-14-10

Fuel Filler Door Release Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501-14-11

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

Door and Liftgate Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..501-14-12

Ignition Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501-14-14

501-14-2

Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems

501-14-2

SPECIFICATIONS

Torque Specifications

Description

Nm

Door Latch striker screws

8.9 - 12.1

Front door latch screw

5

Exterior rear door handle screws

5

Rear door latch screw

5

Exterior front door handle screws

5

Exterior front door handle lock

5

retaining screw
Decklid latch nuts

10

Decklid striker bolts

23

Wagon liftgate latch screws

15

Wagon liftgate actuator nuts

9

Wagon liftgate striker bolts

24

Hood latch bolts

23

Fuel filler

1.7

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