Instrument Panel Upper Section

Instrument Panel Upper Section









Removal and Installation

1. Remove the knee air bag module.

2. Remove the steering wheel.

3. Remove the 3 torx screws and remove the steering column shroud.





NOTICE: Make sure the clockspring rotor does not rotate.

4. Secure the clockspring.





5. Remove the steering column switch carrier.





6. Remove the instrument cluster.

7. Remove the headlamp switch.

8. Remove the instrument panel dimmer switch.

9. Remove the instrument panel upper finish panel. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel Finish Panel- Upper Instrument Panel Finish Panel - Upper.

10. Remove the Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM), the Audio Control Module (ACM), the Front Control/Display Interface Module (FCDIM), and disconnect the Global Positioning System Module (GPSM). For additional information, refer to Accessories and Optional Equipment.

11. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to Console- Floor Service and Repair.

12. Remove the 4 Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) module screws and remove the HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) module.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.






13. Remove the glove box.





14. Remove the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM).

15. Disconnect the RH finish panel ambient light pipe electrical connector. For additional information on connector location, refer to exploded view in Instrument Panel Finish Panel- RH Instrument Panel Finish Panel - RH.

16. Disconnect and remove the LH and RH Light Emitting Diode (LED) connectors.

17. Remove the passenger side air bag module bracket.

18. Remove the LH and RH A-Pillar trim panels.

19. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel side covers.





20. Position both front seats fully rearward.

21. Remove the 12 upper instrument panel screws.
- To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).


22. NOTE: The RH and LH defroster ducts stay in the vehicle when the upper instrument panel is removed.
With the upper instrument panel loose release the RH and LH defroster duct clips.






23. Gently pull the upper instrument panel outward and release the 12 harness push pins and 6 metal harness retaining clips.

24. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the instrument panel, an assistant is required when carrying out this step.

NOTICE: Note the harness routing and make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are not hindered before removing the instrument panel or damage to the components may occur.

Remove the upper instrument panel.


25. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, use an assistant when positioning the instrument panel to the vehicle.

NOTICE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are correctly routed when installing the instrument panel or damage to the components may occur.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.