Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 50

2. Remove the compass/lamp bezel from the console housing.  

Fig. 12: Removing Compass/Lamp Bezel  
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

4. Remove the compass and thermometer (19A548). 

1. Push the three locking tabs.  

2. Remove the compass and thermometer. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Electronic Compass - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 13: Removing Compass And Thermometer 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Electronic Compass - F150 Pickup

  

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Instrument Cluster and Panel Illumination - F150 Pickup 

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 

INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION 

The instrument cluster and panel lighting illuminates the following components: 

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headlamp switch (11654)  

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instrument cluster (10849)  

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audio unit (18806)  

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climate control assembly  

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ash tray  

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A4WD mode switch  

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steering wheel switches  

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power window switches  

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power door lock switches  

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING 

INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION 

Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER for schematic and connector information. 

Special Tool(s) 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 1: Identifying Special Tool(s) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Principles of Operation 

The instrument cluster and panel lighting is illuminated by the headlamp switch. For all models, except 
Lightning, the instrument cluster is illuminated by an incandescent bulb. A new one can be installed separately 
as necessary. The Lightning is illuminated with a florescent lamp element, and a new element cannot be 
installed separately. 

Inspection and Verification 

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the headlamp switch for the instrument panel illumination.  

2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of electrical damage. 

Visual Inspection Chart 

NOTE:

The instrument cluster must be reconfigured upon replacement. Refer to 
MODULE CONFIGURATION .

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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