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Instrument Panel - Removal






REMOVAL





1. Remove the steering column. Steering Column - Removal
2. Remove the ignition switch.
3. Remove the instrument cluster. Instrument Cluster - Removal
4. Remove the bolts (1) from behind the cluster.





5. From inside the vehicle, remove the bolt (1) that secures the instrument panel support beam to the support bracket of the cowl panel.





6. Remove the fenceline bolt (1).





7. Remove the left end cap (1).
8. Remove the left cowl trim panel. Cowl Trim Panel - Removal





9. Remove the left A-pillar trim. A-Pillar Trim Panel - Removal
10. Disconnect the left wire harness (1).





11. Remove the left side retaining bolts (1).





12. Remove the front floor console Floor Console - Removal.
13. Remove the radio Radio - Removal.
14. Remove the bin from the center of the instrument panel.
15. Remove the four nuts (1) that secure the HVAC housing to the center of the instrument panel support.





16. Remove the two center support bolts (1).
17. Remove the glove box. Instrument Panel Glove Box - Removal





18. Remove the right silencer panel (1).
19. Remove the passenger side cowl trim panel. Cowl Trim Panel - Removal





20. Remove the right end cap (1).





21. Remove the passenger side A-pillar trim. A-Pillar Trim Panel - Removal
22. Remove the defroster ducts.
23. Disconnect the right side wire harness (1 and 2).





24. Remove the right side support fasteners (1).





25. Remove the bolt to the right side HVAC.
26. Remove the center duct.
27. Disconnect the HVAC electrical connectors. HVAC Housing - Removal
28. Remove the instrument panel assembly.