Removal Procedure

Remove the instrument panel trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement
Remove the passenger side SIR inflator module. Refer to REMOVAL (PASSENGER-SIDE) for Airbag Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR
Remove the brake pedal reinforcement nuts.
Remove the air distribution ducts from the cross vehicle beam.

Fig 1: Locating Relays

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Remove the bolts from the relay bracket and position the relay bracket aside

Fig 2: View Of BCM Bracket

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Remove the bolts from the BCM bracket and position the BCM bracket aside
Release the instrument panel wiring harness retaining clips and position the instrument panel wiring harness aside.

Fig 3: View Of HVAC Module Center Support Bracket & Bolts

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Remove the bolts from the HVAC center module support bracket
Remove the HVAC module center support bracket

Fig 4: View Of HVAC Module Upper Support Brackets

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Remove the bolts from the HVAC module upper support brackets

Fig 5: Identifying I/P Carrier To The Left Hinge Pillar Bolts

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Remove the LH cross vehicle beam to hinge pillar bolts

Fig 6: View Of Bolts/Screws For IP Carrier And Cross Vehicle Beam To Hinge Pillar

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Remove the RH cross vehicle beam to hinge pillar bolts

Fig 7: Identifying I/P Carrier

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Remove the cross vehicle beam from the vehicle
Remove the defrost distribution ducts from the cross vehicle beam.