Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 98

Fig. 43: Installing Instrument Panel Cowl Top Bolts 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

3. Install the LH instrument panel cowl side nut. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 44: Installing LH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Nut 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

4. Install the RH instrument panel cowl side nut. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 45: Installing RH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Nut 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

5. Install the instrument panel floor brace. 

1. Install the upper instrument panel floor brace bolt. 

NOTE:

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.

NOTE:

Reposition the carpet after this step is carried out.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

2. Tighten the instrument panel floor brace bolts and nut. 

Fig. 46: Installing Instrument Panel Floor Brace 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

6. Install the instrument panel reinforcement bolt below the LH corner of the glove compartment. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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