Instrument Panel - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect the electrical connector (3) at the A-pillar cowl area and separate the check strap (2) from the footmans loop (1).
2. Open the doors past 90°, to aid in the removal of the I/P assembly.





3. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the center console. Center Console - Removal.





5. Disconnect the center I/P wire harness electrical connectors (1, 2 and 3).





6. Release the push pin hangers (2) and position aside the harness (1).





7. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, release the tabs and separate the lower steering column opening cover (1).





8. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, release the upper clips (1) and rotate the steering column opening cover (3) down and remove from lower tabs (2).





9. Remove the bolts (1) and remove the reinforcement plate (2).

10. Remove the amplifier. Amplifier - Removal.
11. Remove the steering column as necessary. Steering Column - Removal.




12. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, remove the end caps (1).

13. On automatic transmission vehicles, remove the shifter. Shifter A/T.
14. Remove the transfercase shifter. Transfer Case Lever - Removal.




15. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, release the clips (2) and rotate the lower center trim (3) down and release the tabs (1).





16. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent (2), release the clips in the rear of the upper trim (1).





17. Rotate the upper trim (2) back and release the front (1).





18. Disconnect the electrical connector (4) and remove the upper center cover (1).





19. Remove the screws (2). Using trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, separate the center bezel (1).





20. Disconnect the HVAC control cables (1 and 9) and disconnect the electrical connectors (3).
21. Remove the radio. Radio - Removal.





22. Remove the screws (2) and the center I/P trim panels (1 and 3).





23. Remove the nuts (2) and bolts (1) and the center support brackets (4).





24. Remove the clutch pedal clip and separate the clutch pedal rod, if equipped.
25. Remove the brake pedal clip (2) and separate the brake pedal rod (1).





26. Remove the nuts and separate the grounds (2).





27. Disconnect the driver side electrical connectors.
28. Disconnect the passenger side electrical connectors (1 and 2).





29. Disconnect the antenna connector (1).





30. Remove the glove box (1).





31. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
32. Remove the right side ground.
33. Position aside the power steering reservoir.
34. Remove the battery tray. Battery Tray - Removal.





35. Drain the refrigerant. Refrigerant System Recovery.
36. Drain the coolant. Service and Repair.
37. Remove the EGR tube (1). Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve - Removal.





38. Remove the upper intake manifold. Intake Manifold - Removal
39. Using cable-type spring clamp pliers or equivalent, release the hose clamps securing the heater hoses (2) to the heater core tubes (1). Disconnect the hoses from the tubes. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened heater core tubes to prevent coolant spillage during the HVAC housing assembly removal.





40. Remove the nut (2) that securing the A/C liquid line (3) and A/C suction line (5) to the A/C expansion valve (1).
41. Disconnect the A/C liquid and suction lines from the A/C expansion valve. Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
42. Install plugs in or tape over the opened the refrigerant line fittings and the expansion valve ports.





43. Position aside the harness at the brake booster.
44. Remove the brake booster bracket nuts (2).





45. Release the wire harness grommet (2) and separate any remaining support clips for the wires harness (1).





46. Remove the trim caps (2) and the fenceline nuts (3).





47. Remove the side support bolts (1) and position the I/P assembly back.





48. Pull the main wire harness (2) from the hole in the cowl (1).





49. Remove the I/P from the vehicle.