Instrument Panel Pad - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Remove the A-pillar trim panels.
2. Remove the defroster grille. Defroster Grille - Removal.
3. Remove the lower instrument panel storage bin. Instrument Panel Lower Bin - Removal.
4. Remove the instrument panel end caps using a trim stick or equivalent.
5. Remove the glove box by pressing the sides of the glove box and pull down on the glove box.
6. Remove the steering column. Steering Column - Removal.
7. Remove the instrument panel center bezel using a trim stick or equivalent.
8. Remove the knee bolster. Kneeblocker - Removal.
9. Remove the instrument cluster. Instrument Cluster - Removal.
10. Remove the radio fasteners.
11. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove from the instrument panel.
12. Remove the beverage cooler storage bin. Instrument Panel Lower Bin - Removal.
13. Remove the passenger air bag and mounting fasteners. Passenger Air Bag - Removal.
14. Remove the top pad mounting fasteners.




15. Remove the fasteners (1) located at the bottom of the glove box opening.
16. Remove the fasteners that secure the defrost ducts to the top pad.





17. Remove the mounting fasteners (1) at the center of the IP above the radio mounting area.





18. Remove the mounting fasteners at the end caps of the instrument panel.
19. Remove the top pad from the instrument panel assembly.