Removal Procedure

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Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Outer Filler (1) - Remove
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Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (1) - Remove
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Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique (1) - Remove
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Instrument Panel Trim Pad Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Instrument Panel Trim Pad (2) - Remove
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Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate Bolt (1) - Remove
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate (2) - Remove
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Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle (1) - Release
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
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NOTE:
You may have to push down on the lower steering column closeout to clear the instrument panel cluster trim plate.

Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) - Remove
Extend the steering column to its furthest point to allow the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover to clear the instrument panel.
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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.
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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 opening closeout (2).
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Turn the steering wheel approximately 90 degrees to the left of the centered position.
Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt (1) - Remove
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Turn the steering wheel approximately 90 degrees to the right of the centered position.
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
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover (1) - Remove

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning .

Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
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Instrument Panel Lower Insulator Retainer (1) - Remove [2x]
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Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator (1) - Remove
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Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Bolt (1) - Remove
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Floor Front Air Outlet Duct - Left Side (1) - Remove
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Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt (1) - Remove
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Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft (1) @ Steering Column (2) - Separate
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Steering Column Nut (1) - Remove [4x]
Disconnect the steering column electrical connectors as necessary.
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Steering Column (1) - Remove
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Disconnect the electrical connectors. (1)
Steering Column Control Module Bracket Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
Steering Column Tilt Wheel and Telescope Control Module (3) - Remove