Instrument Panel Upper Section: Removal

All vehicles 

1. Remove the driver knee airbag. Refer to: Driver Knee Airbag .
2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to: Steering Wheel .
3. Remove the screws and the steering column shroud.

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4. NOTE: Make sure the clockspring does not rotate.

   Use tape to prevent the clockspring from rotating.

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5. Disconnect the electrical connectors, remove the bolt, release the retaining clip and remove the SCCM.

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6. Remove the IPC. Refer to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) .
7. Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to: Headlamp Switch .
8. Remove the instrument panel dimmer switch and disconnect the electrical connector. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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9. Remove the ACM. Without Touchscreen, Refer to: Audio Front Control Module (ACM) . With Touchscreen, Refer to: Audio Front Control Module (ACM) .
10. If equipped. Disconnect the electrical connector, remove the screws and the FCDIM.

    Torque: 11 lb.in (1.2 Nm)

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11. If equipped. Remove the screws and the FDIM. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

    Torque: 14 lb.in (1.6 Nm)

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12. Remove the floor console. Refer to: Floor Console .
13. Remove the screws and the HVAC control module. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

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14. Release the retaining tabs and remove the glove compartment.

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15. Release the retaining tabs and remove the instrument panel passenger side finish panel. Disconnect the electrical connector.

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16. If equipped, remove the APIM. Refer to: SYNC Module [APIM] .
17. 1. Remove the nuts.

       Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

    2. Detach the wiring harness retainers, position the wiring harness aside and remove the passenger airbag mounting bracket.

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18. On both sides, remove the A-pillar trim panel. Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel .
19. On both sides. Position the front door weatherstrip aside, release the clips and remove the instrument panel finish panel.

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20. Move both the front seats to the full rearward position.

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21. Remove the bolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.in (2 Nm)

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    If equipped 

22. Remove the bolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.in (2 Nm)

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23. NOTE: The RH and LH defroster ducts stay in the vehicle when the upper instrument panel is removed.

    With the upper instrument panel loose release the RH and LH defroster duct clips.

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24. NOTE: To avoid damage to the instrument panel, an assistant is required when carrying out this step.
    NOTE: Note the harness routing and make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are not hindered before removing the instrument panel or damage to the components may occur.

    Remove the instrument panel upper section.

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