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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  2. Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Fig 1: Instrument Panel Compartment Bolts
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  4. Remove the bolts (1) securing the top of the instrument panel compartment to the instrument carrier.
  5. Fig 2: Instrument Panel Compartment Door Dampener
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  6. Disconnect the dampener (1) from the instrument panel compartment door.
  7. Fig 3: Instrument Panel Compartment Door & Stops
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  8. Release the instrument panel compartment door stops (1).
  9. Swing the door (2) down to access the fasteners on the bottom of the instrument panel compartment.
  10. Fig 4: Instrument Panel Compartment Bottom Bolts
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  11. Remove the bolts (1) securing the bottom of the instrument panel compartment to the instrument carrier.
  12. Fig 5: Instrument Panel Compartment
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  13. Remove the instrument panel compartment (1) secured by retainers to the instrument carrier.
  14. Disconnect the electrical connections.