Ford Ranger Workshop Service and Auto Repair Manuals

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

Console.
For additional information, refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).

Audio unit. For additional information, refer to: (415-01 Audio Unit)

Center panel.
For additional information, refer to: Instrument Panel Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).

Glove compartment.
For additional information, refer to: Glove Compartment (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).

Climate control unit.
For additional information, refer to: Climate Control Assembly (412-04 Control Components, Removal and Installation).

Driver-side air bag module.
For additional information, refer to: Driver Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).

Column cover.
For additional information, refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

Clockspring.
For additional information, refer to: Clockspring (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).

Combination switch.
For additional information, refer to: Steering Column Multifunction Switch (211-05 Steering Column Switches, Removal and Installation).

Meter hood.
For additional information, refer to: Instrument Cluster Bezel (413-01 Instrument Cluster, Removal and Installation).

Instrument cluster.
For additional information, refer to: Instrument Cluster (413-01 Instrument Cluster, Removal and Installation).

Lower panel.
For additional information, refer to: Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).

Rear scuff plate.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

Front scuff plate
For additional information, refer to: Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

Front side trim
For additional information, refer to: Cowl Side Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

Bonnet release lever.
For additional information, refer to: Hood Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).

Fuel-filler lid opener.
For additional information, refer to: Fuel Filler Door Release Handle and Cable (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).

Roof side trim.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

Rear seat back (Double cab)
For additional information, refer to: Rear Bench Seat (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).

C-pillar trim.
For additional information, refer to: C-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

B-pillar lower trim (Double cab).
For additional information, refer to: B-Pillar Lower Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

Front seat belt upper anchor installation bolt. For additional information, refer to: (501-20A Safety Belt System)

B-pillar upper trim (Double cab).
For additional information, refer to: B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

B-pillar trim (Regular cab).
For additional information, refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

A-pillar trim.
For additional information, refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

Fuse block.

Passenger air bag module.
For additional information, refer to: Passenger Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).

Disconnect the switch connector, cigarette lighter connector, accessory socket connector, and the glove compartment illumination.

Disconnect the dashboard harness connectors.

Remove the components in the following order.