Interior removal guide

b2tf · 09-10-2010, 10:38 PM

Could someone please point me in the direction of some notes on how to remove the entire interior from an AU (ute specifically but sedan notes will do).

Just want to have some reference points handy before I attempt it.

Thanks

philstoj · 09-10-2010, 10:40 PM

Hey aust, just have a looksee at the workshop manuals on the site, everything there

**Whoosha** · 09-10-2010, 11:23 PM

Shoot Ben (Super roo) a pm he had his all out and put a Fairmont dash and trim into his he will be able to give you some clues or see his build thread .about page 5 or 6

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...3&page=1&pp=30

b2tf · 10-10-2010, 12:40 AM

Probably should clarify that its only really the seats I am wondering about - the rest I know how to do. Just worried about unplugging the wiring etc.

wesomc · 10-10-2010, 11:54 AM

Disconnect battery, remove mounting bolts, lie seat back to access pretensioner wiring plug (under seat), unplug connector and remove seat. Did mine yesterday so I can finally put all my sound gear in

Hope this helps

Wes

b2tf · 10-10-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wesomc

Disconnect battery, remove mounting bolts, lie seat back to access pretensioner wiring plug (under seat), unplug connector and remove seat. Did mine yesterday so I can finally put all my sound gear in

Hope this helps

Wes

Certainly does - thankyou. Any warning lights on your dash when you plugged it back in or does disconnecting the battery take care of that?

I also have to remove the rails too - installing new carpet so everything has to come out but Im sure Ill be able to manage them.

T3man · 10-10-2010, 05:01 PM

The seats come out complete on the rails.

I dunno why you're stressing ... honestly, removing the seats is one of the easiest jobs. No tricks involved except for the socket head retainers for the rails/floor.

wesomc · 10-10-2010, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

Certainly does - thankyou. Any warning lights on your dash when you plugged it back in or does disconnecting the battery take care of that?

I also have to remove the rails too - installing new carpet so everything has to come out but Im sure Ill be able to manage them.

No codes will be created if battery is disconnected while they are unplugged. Just don't reconnect the battery then plug them in, is a part of the airbag system so better safe than sorry.

Wes

b2tf · 10-10-2010, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by T3man

The seats come out complete on the rails.

I dunno why you're stressing ... honestly, removing the seats is one of the easiest jobs. No tricks involved except for the socket head retainers for the rails/floor.

I dont see where I said I was stressing anywhere but there's nothing wrong with asking questions before doing something.

Ptbl · 11-10-2010, 12:41 AM

dont worry about the wireing unplug and away u go.. worry bout the probems later.. youll need a torx screw thing if its the same as the ea-ef/el fords ..

Bobman · 11-10-2010, 12:58 AM

Just be careful not to scratch the paint on the sill area or plastics as you take the front seats out.

blownv8au · 11-10-2010, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ptbl

dont worry about the wireing unplug and away u go.. worry bout the probems later.. youll need a torx screw thing if its the same as the ea-ef/el fords ..

You don't need torx bits, allen keys will undo them just as good. the only ones where a torx bit is really needed is the one with the post in the middle ie. Airbag.

**GasoLane** · 11-10-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

I dont see where I said I was stressing anywhere but there's nothing wrong with asking questions before doing something.

I think the last time b2tf was stressed was the last Wagga All Ford Day.

(When's the next one Aust ?)

T3man · 11-10-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

Just worried about unplugging the wiring etc.

Sorry, ... I mistook your worry for stress. I realy should have said "stop worrying" I s'pose.

b2tf · 11-10-2010, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GasOLane

I think the last time b2tf was stressed was the last Wagga All Ford Day.

(When's the next one Aust ?)

Oh Gawd.......

All good T3man.

superroo · 12-10-2010, 02:42 PM

If you’re doing the carpet Austin, the list of things that have to come out are:

Seats
Center consol
Scuff plates
Bottom b pillar trim (which requires top B pillar trim and rear side window trims off)

On top of this you will need to undo the bottom dash mounts on the front of the trans tunnel.
To get the carpet out around these is a fun job. You actually need to bend these tubes out slightly and then slowly wiggle the carpet out.

Also, to get the vinyl floor out from around the shifter (that large plastic support) I had to slit it from there to the airbag module. I can't remember doing this to the carpet though, but you may have to. It doesn't matter though as it is hidden by the center consol.

Good luck with it all. At least it's not a dash change

Cheers