Instrument Panel - Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
NOTE: Left side shown. Right side similar.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the A-pillar trim panels A-Pillar Trim Panel - Removal.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors located at the left and right A-pillar.
4. Using Trim Stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the clips that secure the defroster grille (1) to the top of the instrument panel and remove the grille.
5. Using Trim Stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the clips that secure the steering column cover (5) to the instrument panel (2) and remove the cover.
6. Remove the steering column Steering Column - Removal.
7. Using Trim Stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the clips that secure the instrument panel center bezel (1) to the instrument panel and remove the center bezel.
8. Remove the glove box (3).
9. Remove the nut (4) that secures the instrument panel to the stud located near the blower motor.
NOTE: Left side shown. Right side similar.
10. Using trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the clips (2) that secure the left and right front door sill scuff plates (1) to the door sills (3) and remove the scuff plates.
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NOTE: Right side shown. Left side similar.
11. Using Trim Stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the clips (4) that secure the left and right cowl trim panels (1) to the door sills (2) and cowl (3) and remove the trim panels.
12. Disconnect the instrument panel electrical connectors.
13. Disconnect the HVAC electrical connectors.
14. Remove the windshield fence nuts (1) and bolts (2).
NOTE: Right side shown. Left side similar.
15. Remove the center floor console Center Console - Removal.
16. Remove the lower instrument panel storage bin Instrument Panel Lower Bin - Removal.
17. Remove the two lower instrument panel bolts (3).
18. Using Trim Stick C-4755 or equivalent, remove the left and right end caps (2).
19. Remove the two bolts (1) located on each end of the instrument panel and remove the panel from the vehicle.
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