Instrument Panel: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Depower the SRS Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
Remove the cowl panel grille. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille .
Remove the instrument panel to cowl bolt.
Torque

: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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On both sides, remove the A-pillar trim panels. Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel - 3-Door . Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel - 5-Door .
Remove the floor console. Refer to: Floor Console .
On both sides, release the retainers and remove the sill plate trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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Release the retainers and remove the foot rest pad. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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Release the clips and remove the LH (left-hand) A-pillar speaker grille.

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Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the LH lower cowl side panel.
Torque

: 28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)

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Release the clips and remove the RH A-pillar speaker grille.

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Release the clips and remove the RH lower cowl side panel.

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Remove the retainers and position the IPMB.
- Remove the bolt.
  Torque
  
  : 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)
- Remove the nuts.
  Torque
  
  : 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connectors, separate the wiring guide and remove the IPMB and bracket as an assembly.

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Release the clips and rotate the lower steering column trim panel downward.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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Remove the retainers and the lower steering column trim panel.

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Disconnect the BCM electrical connectors.

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Remove the bolts and the steering column support bracket.
Torque

: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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NOTE: Make sure that the steering wheel does not rotate or damage to the clockspring may occur.

Secure the steering wheel.

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WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

Detach the upper steering column shaft from the steering column.
- Remove and discard the steering column upper shaft bolt.
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Remove the bolts and hood release handle.
Torque

: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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NOTE: On both sides.

Remove the retainers and fold the carpet rearward.

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Detach the harness retainers, remove the bolts and the grab handle bracket.
Torque

: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)

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Disconnect the electrical connectors, detach the harness retainers and position aside the harness.

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NOTE: On both sides.

Remove the retainers and remove the HVAC ducts.

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Disconnect the electrical connector, detach the harness retainers and position aside the harness.

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Disconnect the electrical connector, detach the harness retainers and position aside the harness.
- Remove the drain hose from the harness clips.
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Disconnect the RH lower cowl electrical connectors.

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Remove the LH instrument panel support bracket.
Torque

: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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Remove the RH instrument panel support bracket.
Torque

: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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Remove the passenger side instrument panel speaker grille. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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Remove the instrument panel to cowl bolt.
Torque

: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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Disconnect the RH A-pillar electrical connectors.

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Disconnect the LH A-pillar electrical connectors.

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NOTE: Leave one bolt finger tight to hold the instrument panel in place prior to the final step.
1. Remove the bolt.
  Torque
  
  : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
2. Remove the bolt.
  Torque
  
  : 49 lb.in (5.5 Nm)
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NOTE: Leave one bolt finger tight to hold the instrument panel in place prior to the final step.
1. Remove the bolt.
  Torque
  
  : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
2. Remove the bolt.
  Torque
  
  : 49 lb.in (5.5 Nm)
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NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, an assistant is required when carrying out this step.

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.

Remove the instrument panel through the LH door opening.

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