Instrument Panel Upper Section: Removal

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

Remove the instrument panel. Refer to: Instrument Panel .
Release the clips and remove the center finish panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connector. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Release the clips and remove the shifter module.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
  Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Release the clips and remove the FDIM rear cover. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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Remove the bolt and disconnect the LVDS connector.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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Remove the center register trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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Remove the bolts and position the FDIM and center register forward as an assembly.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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On both top and bottom of the center register. Release the clips and position the FDIM off the center register.

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Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the center register.

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Remove the FDIM.

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Release the clips and remove the upper RH instrument panel finish panel.

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Remove the bolts and the instrument panel center finish panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Working from the front to the rear, release the clips and remove the instrument panel speaker grille.
- Disconnect the electrical connector. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the bolts release the clips and remove the upper RH finish panel.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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Release the clips and remove the upper LH instrument panel finish panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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Release the clips and remove the lower LH trim panel.
1. Rotate from the bottom.
2. Lift upward. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the bolts and the LH trim panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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1. Position upwards the steering column upper steering column shroud.
2. Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the instrument cluster trim panel.
  Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the LH instrument panel bolt.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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1. Remove the bracket bolts.
  Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
2. Remove the airbag to in-vheicle crossbeam bolts.
  Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the instrument panel upper section.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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