Section 01-12: Instrument Panel and Console
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Ash Receptacle and Retainer

Removal

  1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301).

  1. Remove one screw from underneath instrument panel (04320) at rear of drawer retainer.

  1. Open instrument panel ash receptacle (04810).

  1. Remove two screws at front drawer retainer.

  1. Pull the instrument panel ash receptacle rearward from the front of instrument panel and disconnect the ash receptacle lamp wiring and socket (13A726).

Installation

When the battery (10655) has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.

  1. Follow removal procedures in reverse order.