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TSB 94-15-13 Dash Right Attachment Tab
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Publication Date: JULY 27, 1994

LIGHT TRUCK: 1992-94 BRONCO, F SUPER DUTY, F-150-350 SERIES

ISSUE: A "rattling" noise may come from the right hand side of the instrument panel. This occurs when the cowl attachment cracks causing the instrument panel to become loose.

ACTION: Install a metal bracket to the right side of the instrument panel to secure instrument panel to cowl. Refer to Instruction Sheet #6551.

NOTE: For steps 1-7 and 16-23, refer to the 1994 Bronco/F-series Service Manual, Section 01-12A, for assistance.

NOTE: It is important for your hands and all equipment to be free of grease or oil since they can degrade plastic parts of the instrument panel, making them weak and less resistant to fracture.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Wash hands with soap & water.
2. Remove the right and left kick panels (pushpins).
3. Remove the right side windshield garnish molding (Ph#2).
4. Remove the bolt securing the broken right hand lower instrument panel attachment (8mm).
5. Remove the 2 screws connecting the bottom of the instrument panel to the 2 braces (8mm).
6. Remove the 4 instrument panel top attaching screws (7mm).
7. Remove the steering column opening cover (7mm).
8. Loosen (do not remove) the 3 bolts (15mm) securing the left hand instrument panel aluminum brace to the cowl. (Figure 1)
9. Carefully pull the right side of the instrument panel toward the rear of the vehicle. Insert a 2x4 wood block between the back of the instrument panel & the cowl. (Figure 2)
NOTE: Steps 10-17 require eye protection.
10. Grind off the remaining plastic tab on the duct. (Figure 3)
11. Align the new bracket on the duct with the large flange between the duct and the outer skin of the instrument panel. (Figure 4)
12. Insert a 3/8" x 1" bolt through the large hole of the bracket into the duct to locate the bracket into position. (Figure 5)
13. Using the bracket as a template, drill a 1/4" hole through the lower hole of the bracket into the duct. (Figure 6)
NOTE: Make sure the bracket is pressed firmly against the duct before drilling.
14. Attach the bracket at the bottom with a truss-head rivet. (Figure 7)
15. Drill 2 remaining holes, using the bracket as a template, into the right side of the duct and fasten with truss-head rivets. (Figure 8 )
16. Position the instrument panel in its installed location.
17. If needed for clearance, grind tab (Figure 8 ) so it fits to cowl side without forcing into position. The tab is made long to accomodate variations in the body sheet metal.
18. Install attaching bolt finger tight through the bracket into the A-pillar. Do not tighten.
19. Install 4 instrument panel top screws. Torque to 20 in-lb (2.2 N-m).
20. Torque 3 left hand attachment bolts to 22 ft-lb (30 N-m).
21. Install the bottom braces to the instrument panel. Torque bolts to 62 in-lb (7 N-m).
22. Torque right hand bolt in new bracket to 62 in-lb (7 N-m).
23. Install steering column opening cover. Torque screws to 20 in-lb (2.2 N-m).
24. Replace kick panels and right windshield garnish molding.
25. Connect the battery ground cable.

PART NUMBER PART NAME PRICE
F4TZ-1504366-A Instrument Panel Service Kit $30.08 (as of May 2011)
Service Kit (F4TZ-1504366-A) consists of:
One (1) bracket
Three (3) rivets
One (1) Instruction Sheet #6551

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
941513A Install Bracket 1.0 Hr.

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