Removal Procedure
- Apply the park brake.
- Remove the steering column filler panel. Refer to Steering Column Filler Replacement .
- Remove the accessory trim plate, if not equipped with a front floor console. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory .
- Adjust the front floor console for access, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor .
- If equipped with column shift, adjust the shift lever to LOW.
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- Remove the instrument panel (I/P) outer trim covers.
- Open the I/P compartment.
- Remove the filler panel from the lower section of the I/P. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Outer - Instrument Panel (I/P) Lower Trim .
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- Remove the screw from the right end of the I/P cluster trim plate.
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- Release the retaining tab on the right end of the trim plate.
- Tilt the steering column to the lowest position.
- Pull the trim plate at the right edge, working towards the left slowly, in order to release the retaining clips.
- Remove the I/P trim plate.