Removal Procedure

Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
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Pull away a segment of the front side door weatherstrip to clear the edge of the cover.
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
Start at the back and work your way inboard to release the tabs.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (1) - Remove
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Instrument Panel Trim Pad Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Disconnect all electrical connectors.
Instrument Panel Trim Pad (2) - Remove
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Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
Instrument Panel Trim Plate (1) - Remove
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Radio Control Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
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Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, carefully loosen the top half of the radio control assembly (1) and retainers from the instrument panel trim pad.
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Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, carefully loosen the left side of the instrument panel trim pad (1) enough to clear the instrument panel cluster trim plate.
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Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
Instrument Panel Instrument Cluster Hood (1) - Remove
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Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
Unclip the instrument panel cluster trim plate (2) from the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover.
Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate (2) - Remove
{If equipped} Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Using a small plastic trim tool, separate the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) from the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover.
Instrument Panel Steering Column Upper Trim Cover (1) - Remove
Turn the steering wheel approximately 90 degrees to the left of the centered position.
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Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt (1) - Remove
Turn the steering wheel approximately 90 degrees to the right of the centered position.
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Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt (1) - Remove
Turn the steering wheel to the centered position.
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Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt (1) - Remove
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NOTE:
Maneuver the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover around the steering column tilt and telescoping lever as necessary.

Remove the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover (1) from the steering column.
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NOTE:
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Disconnect the electrical connector. (1)
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Theft Deterrent Module Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
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Release the theft deterrent module retaining tabs (1).
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Theft Deterrent Module (1) - Remove