I'm having problem taking the trim off the dash that goes over the instrumental panel behind the steering wheel

Under the dash , steering wheel side, The panel right under steering wheel has to be taken off, two screws an two clips . The end of the dash has to be taken off first ! There are three connectors going to the BCM .
Removal Procedure

1. Remove the IP cluster trim plate bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
2. Move the IP extension rearwards. Refer to Instrument Panel Extension Replacement .
   
   
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4. Remove the knee bolster screws.
5. Unsnap the top of the knee bolster from the IP assembly

I think your manual can help you in this matter .


I am not car expert but whenever i have problem in my car i used to go by manual for assembly and disassembly purpose .


If i have problem then i will go with experts .

You probably need to pull the instrument cluster out and replace the illumination bulbs from the backside of the instrument cluster. All the bulbs back there are likely all the same ( your illumination and warning bulbs), so change them all. Happy motoring!
How to get the cluster out? Look for screws to remove. Get any bezel or trim plates out of the way. Check for screws again, cluster should pull out a few inches, then reach behind and unclip the speedo cable from back of cluster, then pull off the electrical plug from back of cluster. Now should be able to remove the cluster. Hopefully your steering wheel will allow cluster to be removed, but if not, take off the steering wheel's center nut, the pull off the steering wheel-sometimes a steering wheel puller is required-an inexpensive tool available at parts store.

Of course, before doing all this, check for a blown instrument panel fuse-something like instr. lmps, or instr pnl designation.
Good luck.

You must remove the cluter of gauges and replace the light bulb.
Instructions

• 1Turn off the engine of the Taurus, and open the hood.
  
• 2Remove the negative ("-") battery terminal from the battery in the engine compartment using a socket wrench.
  
• 3.
  Insert a slotted screwdriver between the covers on the steering wheel column, and pry upwards. Pull off both the upper and the lower covers.
  
• 4Position the steering wheel as low as it can go.
  
• 5Remove the two screws above the Taurus' instrument panel and the four screws below it using a Phillips screwdriver.
  
• 6Insert a slotted screwdriver into the dashboard trim, and pull upwards to pry it off the vehicle. Disengage the eight snap clips from the dashboard trim by hand, and pull it out of the vehicle.
  
• 7Uninstall the two securing screws from the instrument panel with a Phillips screwdriver.
  
• 8Pull the instrument panel towards you, and reach behind it to disconnect the two wiring plugs. Pull the instrument panel out of the Taurus.
  
• 9Replace any burned-out bulbs from the underside of the instrument panel with new bulbs. Pull the old bulb off, and push the new bulb in.
  
• 10Reassemble the instrument panel and dashboard trim in the reverse order of removal. Reconnect the battery, and close the hood.
  

what is the issue? May not be the blend door motor. Big job.

The climate control assembly has three control knobs (18519):

• The airflow control or function selector knob controls vacuum and electrical applications.
• The temperature control knob, attached to the potentiometer, controls the position of the A/C electronic door actuator motor (19E616) mounted on heater air plenum chamber (18471).
• The blower motor control knob, attached to the heater blower motor switch (18578), provides four speeds of blower motor operation.

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A/C Electronic Door Actuator Motor Removal

1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301). Refer to Section 14-01 .
   

1. Remove instrument panel (04320). Refer to Section 01-12 .
   

Instrument Panel Removal

1. Position wheels straight ahead.
   
2. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301). Refer to Section 14-01 .
   
3. Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to Section 00-02 .
   
4. Remove RF wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Section 04-04 .
   
5. Remove retaining nut in radiator coolant recovery reservoir area.
   
6. Remove bolt retaining front fender apron (16054) to front fender (16005).
   
7. Position front fender splash shield out of the way.
   
8. Lower vehicle.
   
9. Tag and remove wiring connectors.
   
10. Remove retaining screw in parking brake control (2780). Remove parking brake control.
    
11. Remove screw retaining instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement (04502).
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
12. Remove steering column assembly. Refer to Section 11-04 .
    
13. Remove from the LH and RH cowl side trim panels (02345).
    
14. Remove lower cowl side trim panels.
    
15. Tag and disconnect wiring connectors in LH and RH cowls.
    
16. Remove ground wire assembly.
    
17. Remove retaining rivet in the passenger side of the instrument panel (04320).
    
18. Unsnap the instrument panel finish panel (04338), center and RH.
    
19. Unsnap the instrument panel finish panel, (LH).
    
20. Remove and disconnect the radio chassis (18806).
21. Remove retaining screw in the instrument panel finish panel.
    
22. Position the instrument panel finish panel out of the way.
    
23. Tag and disconnect the wiring connectors.
    
24. Remove retaining screw in the passenger side air bag module (044A74).
    
25. Disconnect the electrical connector to the passenger side air bag module.
    
26. Remove and disconnect the instrument panel upper finish panel (044A90).
    
27. Remove instrument panel to cowl brace retaining screw.
    
28. On Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, remove screws retaining instrument panel finish panel (044D70) and remove instrument panel finish panel.
    
29. Remove retaining nut on the instrument LH and RH lower finish panel.
    
30. Remove instrument panel cowl brace (045D56).
    
31. Disconnect vacuum hose on the harness assembly.
    
32. Remove upper and lower screws retaining instrument panel finish panel to dash panel (01610).
    
    

1. Disconnect the A/C electronic door actuator motor electrical connector.
   
2. Remove four A/C electronic door actuator motor retaining screws.
   
3. Remove A/C electronic door actuator motor (19E616).
   
   

Removing the instrument panel from a vehicle is generally a complicated process. There are several external parts you first need to disconnect, like trim panels and the steering wheel. However, because some internal components like the heater core are stored behind the instrument panel, replacing them requires removing the instrument panel (and the necessary external parts before it). The exact process can always vary for each model vehicle, but there is a general process to keep in mind for most models.

1 Make sure the wheels on the vehicle are facing straight ahead and lock the steering column. Disconnect the negative battery cable from inside the engine. If the vehicle has air bags, wait at least two minutes for them to discharge.

2 Disconnect the trim panels surrounding the door frames. Many of these can be pried off with a trim tool; others might be screwed on with the screws needing to be removed.

3 Remove the center console if there is one by prying off all its trim bezels, unscrewing and removing the trim panels and removing all fasteners (some may be concealed, like under the floor of the console glove box).

4 Detach and remove the steering wheel. Disconnect the air bag from the wheel by loosening the Torx screws mounting it to the wheel and disconnect the electrical connectors. Mark the steering shaft's relationship to the hub, remove any bolts securing the shaft and use a puller to disconnect the wheel.

5 Remove the instrument cluster above the steering column. Remove the cluster bezel by removing any pushpins and clips holding it in place. Remove the mounting screws at the top, then pry the panel off its bottom clips with the trim tool, pull out the cluster and disconnect the electrical connectors.

6 Remove the glove box from the passenger side. Open the box and remove any screws at the corners, then squeeze the sides to clear the stoppers and pull it out. Disconnect the electrical connector for the passenger air bag if there is one and detach the air bag module.

7 Pry out and remove all other trim panels attached to the instrument panel. Remove all the air conditioner/heater/defroster vents.

8 Lift the instrument panel up and towards the rear of the vehicle--this will likely require an assistant's help. Disconnect any other electrical connectors you see, then carry the panel out the driver's side door.

heater core should be behind all of this stuff that has to come out to get to it wait theres more read on and then

The instrument cluster in the 2000 Buick Century features an analog odometer that is back-lit, making it possible to see during night driving. Over time this light has a tendency to burn out, which can make for unsafe night driving as the driver will not be able to see all of the information usually at his disposal while driving. Replacing this light takes some time and requires you to be careful when disconnecting the wiring harnesses.
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1. Pry off the fuse box over on the passenger side and then remove the screw inside with a screwdriver.
   
2. 2 Unscrew the screw on the far right side of the dash panel and then remove the panel.
   
3. 3 Remove the two screws underneath the temperature controls and then pry off the plastic trimming.
   
4. 4 Unscrew the one screw on the dash panel underneath the steering wheel.
   
5. 5 Disconnect the wiring harness from behind the interior panel and then pry off this entire panel.
   
6. 6 Unscrew the four screws around the instrument panel.
   
7. 7 Pull out the instrument panel and disconnect the wiring harness on the back of it.
   
8. 8 Twist the back of the bulb counterclockwise and then pull it out.
   
9. 9 Unscrew the old lightbulb and then screw in the new one.
   
10. 10 Reverse the steps to reassemble your dashboard.
    

Instrument Panel and Pad REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. If so equipped, unfasten the inside hood release handle.
3. Remove the steering wheel and the lower steering column cover.
4. Remove the glove box, switch panel and console. Fig. 1: Loosen the retaining nut to unfasten the inside hood release handle
   Fig. 2: If necessary, remove the dash mounted speaker covers to access hidden instrument panel bolts
   Fig. 3: Due to space limitations, some bolts are best removed with an open end or box wrench
   Fig. 4: Other bolts are easily removed with a socket
   
   
5. Remove the meter (gauge) hood, heater control panel mounting screws and separate the heater controls from the instrument panel frame. Remove the combination meter.
6. Remove the air duct(s) and the steering shaft mounting bracket bolts. Allow the column to lower.
7. Disconnect and label the meter wiring. Unfasten the mounting bolts and remove the crash pad and instrument panel. Fig. 5: Some of the instrument panel attaching bolts are hidden behind removable trim covers or plugs. Carefully pry off the cover . . .
   Fig. 6: . . . then remove the bolts with a socket
   Fig. 7: The glove box must be removed to unfasten some of the instrument panel retaining bolts
   Fig. 8: Other retaining bolts are accessible with the meter hood and combination meter removed
   To install:
   
8. Position and fasten the crash pad and instrument panel, being careful to route the wiring correctly. Attach the meter wiring to its appropriate connections.
9. Raise the steering column to its normal operating position and install the steering shaft mounting bracket bolts. Connect the air ducts.
10. Install the combination meter. Install the heater controls into the instrument panel frame with the mounting screws. Attach the meter hood.
11. Install the console, switch panel and glove box.
12. Install the steering wheel column cover and steering wheel.
13. If applicable, attach the inside hood release handle.
14. Connect the negative battery cable.

Removal & Installation

1. Disable the SIR system.



Remove the Instrument Panel (I/P) center trim panel by releasing the retaining fasteners

1. Remove the Instrument Panel (I/P) center trim panel (1) by pulling out on the trim panel in order to release the retaining fasteners (2).
   
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors on the Instrument Panel (I/P) center trim panel (1).
   

Remove the steering column opening filler assembly, with clip, & bumper

3. Remove the steering column opening filler assembly (1) by pulling away the clips (2).
4. Disconnect the electrical connector for the trunk release.




Remove the Instrument Panel (I/P) left side trim panel

1. Remove the Instrument Panel (I/P) left side trim panel (1).
   
2. Tilt the steering wheel up.
   
3. Disconnect the I/P dimmer switch and, if equipped, the fog lamp switch.
   

Remove the 4 bezel screws (2) & the Instrument Panel (I/P) cluster bezel assembly (1)

1. Tilt the steering wheel down.
   
2. Remove the 4 instrument panel cluster bezel screws.
   
3. Remove the instrument panel cluster bezel.
   

Remove the steering column trim covers: steering column upper cover assembly, steering column left cover assembly, & steering column right cover assembly

Remove the steering column trim covers:

• Remove the 3 cover screws (4).
  
• Remove the steering column upper cover assembly (1).
  
• Remove the steering column left cover assembly (2).
  
• Remove the steering column right cover assembly (3).
  

Removal of the ignition switch

1. Disconnect the ignition switch harness connector.

1. WARNING

The ignition switch must be in the run position during removal in order to avoid damage to the ignition switch.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the run position.
   
2. Remove the ignition switch screws.
   
3. Remove the ignition switch from the steering column.
   

To install:

1. Install the ignition switch and screws on to the steering column. Tighten the screws to 17 inch lbs. (2 Nm).
   
2. Connect the ignition switch harness connector.
   
3. Installation is the reverse of removal procedure.
   
4. Tighten the trim cover screws to 17 inch lbs. (2 Nm)
   
5. Tighten the 4 instrument panel cluster bezel screws to 19 inch lbs. (2 Nm)
   
6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Air Bag (Supplemental Restraint System), arming the system.
   NOTE If the ignition switch is replaced and a learn procedure is not performed, the engine will crank but not start or will start and stall immediately.
   
   
7. Perform the vehicle theft deterrent system learn procedure.
   

disconnect negative cable to battery.you have 2 plates one for fuse panel on passnger side.take these 2 free.start from both of trim plate sides pry loose(no tools needed)work towards middle.lower steering wheel pull plate out.4 size 7mm screws hold panel in.press clip top left of panel loosen connector reverse to reinstall.