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Instrument Panel Assembly: Removal

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WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, 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. REFER TO AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
NOTE: Before starting this procedure, be certain to turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove the instrument panel speakers. (Refer to AUDIO )
  3. Remove the floor console. (Refer to INTERIOR )
  4. Remove the radio. (Refer to AUDIO )
  5. Remove the four nuts and remove the center support bracket. (Fig 1 )
    Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Assembly
    G02715921Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Remove the ground strap bolt and disconnect the restraint module electrical connector. (Fig 2 )
    Fig 2: Identifying HVAC Bolts
    G02715917Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. Position front wheels straight ahead.
  8. Remove knee blocker cover and knee blocker. (Refer to REMOVAL  )
  9. Remove screws from the lower column shroud and remove both the upper and lower shrouds. (Fig 3 )
    Fig 3: Removing Upper And Lower Shroud
    G02715912Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  10. Turn ignition key to the on position.
  11. Disconnect the automatic transmission shifter interlock cable from the column, if equipped.
    CAUTION: Do not turn the clockspring more than 90° or damage to the clockspring may occur.
  12. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the steering wheel.
  13. Remove the steering coupler bolt and column mounting nuts and bolts then lower column off the mounting studs. (Fig 4 )
    Fig 4: Locating Steering Column Mounting Holes
    G02715913Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  14. Disconnect and remove the wiring harness from the column. (Fig 5 )
    Fig 5: Removing Column Wiring Harness
    G02715914Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  15. Slide the shifter interlock cable from the tie straps.
  16. Remove the steering column.
    CAUTION: Do not remove the brake lamp switch. This is a one time component and is not intended for reinstallation. If the brake lamp switch is removed it must be discarded and replaced with a new switch.
  17. Disconnect the brake lamp switch electrical connector.
  18. Remove the drivers side cowl trim cover. (Refer to INTERIOR )
  19. Disconnect the wire harness connector behind the drivers side cowl trim cover.
  20. Disconnect the green and light blue wire harness bulk connectors at the junction block. (Fig 6 )
    Fig 6: Identifying Junction Block Connectors
    G02715915Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  21. Disconnect the electrical connector at the inner side of the pedal support bracket. (Fig 7 )
  22. Remove the two bolts at the front of the pedal support bracket. (Fig 7 )
  23. Remove the two bolts from the bottom side of the pedal support bracket. (Fig 7 )
    Fig 7: Identifying Pedal Support Bracket
    G02715916Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  24. Remove the two roll down bracket bolts at the drivers cowl side panel. (Fig 1 )
  25. Remove the glove box. (Refer to REMOVAL  )
  26. Remove the two HVAC mounting bolts behind the center trim. (Fig 2 )
  27. Remove the passenger side trim bezel. (Refer to REMOVAL  )
  28. Remove the HVAC mounting bolt above the glove box striker. (Fig 8 )
    Fig 8: Identifying HVAC Upper Bolt
    G02715918Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  29. Remove the HVAC bolt at the lower outside corner of the glove box opening. (Fig 9 )
    Fig 9: Identifying HVAC Vacuum Check Valve & Bolt
    G02715919Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  30. Remove the passenger side cowl trim cover. (Refer to INTERIOR )
  31. Disconnect the blower resistor electrical connector. (Fig 9 )
  32. Remove the two roll down bracket bolts at the passenger cowl side panel.
  33. Disconnect the vacuum check valve and the vacuum reservoir. (Fig 9 )
  34. Disconnect the blower motor electrical connector.
  35. Disconnect the blend door connector. (Fig 10 )
  36. Remove the four bolts at the top of the instrument panel connecting to the cowl front panel.
    Fig 10: Locating Blend Door Connector (Typical)
    G02715920Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  37. Roll the instrument panel rearward and remove the wire harness from routing channel in the rear.
  38. Disconnect the push pin fastener and position aside the radio wire harness. Note the location of the harness for installation.
  39. Remove the instrument panel (Fig 1 ).
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