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Instrument Panel Plenum Bracket: Removal

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL  .
  3. Place the instrument panel top down on a suitable work surface. Be certain to take the proper precautions to protect the top of the instrument panel from any possible cosmetic damage.
  4. Remove the one screw that secures the plenum bracket to the instrument panel steering column support bracket (Fig 1 ).
  5. Remove the plenum bracket from the instrument panel steering column support bracket.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Instrument Panel Plenum Bracket
    G02668016Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.