Removal (Cimarron)
- Disconnect battery. Remove right and left sound insulation panels and steering column trim cover. Disconnect vent control cables from bottom of panel (if equipped). Remove glove box and door. Disconnect temperature control cables from heater assembly. Remove lower A/C duct (if equipped).
- Remove 3 steering column retaining bolts and lower steering column. Remove right lower trim plate. Disconnect cigar lighter and accessory switches. Pull temperature control head out slightly and disconnect wiring and vacuum harnesses. Remove control head.
- Working from engine compartment side, remove front end and engine wiring harnesses from bulkhead connector. Remove 2 bulkhead connector retaining nuts and remove connector from cowl.
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- Remove hood release handle retaining screw and remove handle. Unscrew retaining nut and pull out hood release cable. Remove upper instrument panel retaining screws in defroster ducts. Remove 2 lower instrument panel retaining nuts and 1 retaining screw at left side of glove box opening.
- Pull instrument panel partially out and disconnect ignition switch, headlight dimmer switch, turn signal switch and all other electrical wiring and vacuum lines. Remove instrument panel.