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Instrument Panel: Removal

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NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. Drain the coolant.

    Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING (1.6).

    Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING (2.0).

    Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING (2.5).

  2. Recover the refrigerant.

    Refer to: AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .

  3. NOTE: Make sure all openings are sealed.

    Remove the evaporator pipe nut and flange and position the pipe aside.

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  4. Clamp and disconnect the heater lines.
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  5. Remove both front doors.

    Refer to: FRONT DOOR .

  6. Remove the transmission selector lever.

    Refer to: SELECTOR LEVER ASSEMBLY .

  7. Disconnect the battery.

    Refer to: BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .

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  9. Torque  : 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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  11. Torque  : 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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  12. NOTE: RH side shown below, LH  side similar.

    Remove the RH and LH instrument panel side finish panels.

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  13. NOTE: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, remove and recenter the clockspring.

    Torque  : 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

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  17. WARNING: Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete the backup power supply. Ignition must remain OFF until repair is complete. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.
    • Turn the ignition off, wait at least one minute.
    • Disconnect electrical connector.
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  22. Remove the defrost vent trim panel.

    Refer to: DEFROST VENT TRIM PANEL .

  23. Torque  : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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  24. Torque  : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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  25. NOTE: RH side shown below, LH  side similar.

    Remove the LH  and RH  instrument panel side bolts.

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  26. NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, an assistant is required when carrying out the following steps.
    NOTE: Remove the bolts from one side completely and support the instrument panel before removing the bolts from the opposite side.

    Remove the 4 LH  and RH  instrument panel-to-body bolts.

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  27. NOTE: Make sure not to damage the instrument panel when removing the instrument panel from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are not hindered before removing the instrument panel or damage to the components may occur.

    Rotate the instrument panel face down and remove through the LH front door opening.

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