How To: Disassemble Over Head Console to paint
Written By: STL
Discussion Thread: How To: Disassemble Over Head Console to paint Tools needed Phillips Head screw driver or Torx bit. Depends what model year OHC you have Flat blade screw driver Exact O Knife/Razor Bade Step 1: Unplug the plug on the screen unit: http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...g/d1cd17ef.jpg http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...g/24cff1df.jpg Step 2: Remove the 8 screws that are circled in red using your Phillips screw driver. On the '98+ units, they are held in using Torx screws. http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...g/7ccf659a.jpg Step 3: Open up your Garage Door opener door/tissue holder http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...g/66f9812c.jpg Step 4: Release the 2 tabs http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...g/09082667.jpg http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...g/5672743d.jpg Step 5: Remove top cover from the base. May have to wiggle and gently pry it off. http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...g/4398be47.jpg http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...g/a1309a05.jpg Step 6: Remove computer and lights http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...g/52f9b12c.jpg Step 7: Flip Over to release the wire harness connection http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...g/8172b8cd.jpg http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...g/c3f7d6ca.jpg http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...g/7cc4ffe3.jpg Step 8: Now to take out the garage door button. Press the metal rod at one end to unhook it from the holder http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...g/7ed9f118.jpg http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...g/317f670c.jpg Step 9: Wiggle the button out through the back http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...g/09ad78eb.jpg Step 10: Remove metal clip that is by the removed lid http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...g/6f5c130f.jpg http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...g/9e6077c7.jpg Step 11: You should now have something that looks like this. There should be no buttons or metal clips on the housing. http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...g/6b161fad.jpg Step 12: Mask off the garage door opener holding area. Use the Exact O knife or razor blade to make the corners nice and tight http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...g/e530bcef.jpg Step 13: When you paint you can use what ever color you like. I recommend Krylon Fusion paint. Make sure to clean the surface really good. Hang OHC housing up or lay flat on something and paint. Let it sit in the sun for a few hours to properly dry. Once it has dried you can paint the inside of the garage door holder. Just mask off everything but that are. Step 14: Reassemble in reverse order Before: http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...g/7214002e.jpg After: http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...g/16c6389a.jpg http://www.fordrangerforum.com/frf/h...g/962f4a9b.jpg |
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