1991 1999 ford explorer chilton User Manual

INSTRUMENTS AND SWITCHES
Instrument Cluster
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1991-94 Models Disconnect the negative battery cable.
1. 
Open the ash tray and remove the two retaining screws. Remove the ash tray assembly from the dash.
2. 
If necessary, remove the left and right A/C register vents from the dash.
3. 
Exploded views of the 1991-94 instrument cluster and trim panel assemblies Click to enlarge
Unsnap the instrument cluster trim panel by pulling rearwards around the edge of the panel. Depress
the hazard...

Exploded view of the PRNDL indicator mounting
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On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, perform the following: Remove the two screws attaching the PRNDL indicator to the cluster.
1. 
If necessary for clearance, block the wheels and apply the parking brake, then turn the
ignition switch to unlock the steering wheel and pull the gear select lever into the Low (L)
range.
2. 
6. 
Pull the cluster assembly rearward to gain access to the speedometer cable.
7. 
If there is...

View of the speedometer cable end at the instrument cluster
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Disconnect the speedometer cable from the cluster. The cable connection has a flat surface clip; press
the clip inward and pull the cable from the cluster.
8. 
Disconnect the wire harness plugs from the cluster and remove it from the dash.
9. 
To install: Apply approximately  3
/16  inch (4.8mm) diameter ball of silicone dielectric grease in the drive hole of
the speedometer head.
10. 
Position the instrument cluster near its...

Exploded view of the 1995-99 instrument cluster trim panels
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Remove the center finish panel to access and remove the lower trim and knee bolster attaching
screws.
3. 
Remove the lower trim and knee bolster.
4. 
Remove the cluster finish panel and unplug the headlamp and dimmer switch harnesses from it.
5. 
Exploded view of the instrument cluster mountingClick to enlarge
Remove the four instrument cluster retaining screws.
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If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the two PRNDL indicator attaching screws and
remove the indicator by sliding it straight down.
7. 
Disconnect the electrical wire harness plugs and remove the cluster.
8. 
View of the electrical connections on the back of the cluster
To install:
Connect the electrical wire harness plugs and install the instrument cluster.
9. 
If equipped with an automatic transmission, install the two PRNDL indicator attaching screws and
remove the indicator by sliding...

Exploded view of the instrument cluster and gauge assemblies
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Remove the lens from the instrument cluster.
3. 
Pull the gauge from the cluster.
4. 
To install: Install the gauge, by pushing it firmly into position.
5. 
Install the cluster lens and install the cluster into the instrument panel.
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Rear Wiper Switch
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Disconnect the negative battery cable.
1. 
Remove the instrument cluster finish panel.
2. 
Remove the switch from the instrument panel, by carefully prying upward.
3. 
Disconnect the electrical lead from the switch.
4. 
Exploded view of the rear wiper, rear defogger, fog light and headlight switch assemblies Click to enlarge
To install: Connect the wiring and install the switch in the instrument panel.
5. 
Install the cluster finish panel.
6. 
Connect the...

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
1. 
On 1991-94 models, perform the following: Remove the ash tray assembly and the finish panel (snaps off).
1. 
On the Explorer, remove the rear window wiper and heated backlite switch assembly (snaps
out).
2. 
On the Ranger, remove the storage bin (snaps out).
3. 
Pull the headlight switch knob to the headlight on position. Depress the shaft release button
and remove the knob and shaft assembly.
View of the 1991-94 model headlight switch...

Exploded view of the 1995-99 model headlight switch components
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To install: Connect the wiring connector to the headlamp switch, position the switch in the instrument panel and
install the mounting nut.
5. 
On 1995-99 models, install the instrument panel finish panel.
6. 
On 1991-94 models, perform the following: Install the headlamp switch knob and shaft assembly by pushing the shaft into the switch until
it locks into position.
1. 
On the Explorer, install the rear window wiper and...

Disconnect the electrical wire harness plug from the transmission back-up light switch.
3. 
Remove the switch from the transmission.
4. 
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. If necessary, or since your there, check the
transmission fluid level and top-off as needed.
5. 
Location of the back-up light switch on the Mazda transmission Click to enlarge
Location of the back-up light switch on the Mitsubishi transmission Click to enlarge
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