Removal Procedure
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR DEPLOYED INFLATOR MODULES ARE HOT CAUTION
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- Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Remove the center console. Refer to Console Replacement (D55) .
- Remove the support cover (4) from the hinge pillar tie bar support brace (2).
- Remove the steering column opening bracket.
Refer to Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement .
- Remove the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement (UY9) .
- Remove the right sound insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right .
- Remove the left sound insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left .
- Remove the storage compartment. Refer to Storage Compartment Replacement - IP .
- Disconnect the aspirator tube.
- Disconnect the inside air temperature sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the PSIR module. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) .
- Remove the instrument panel trim panels. Refer to both of the following procedures:
- Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to HEADLAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the hood latch release handle. Refer to HOOD LATCH RELEASE HANDLE REPLACEMENT .
- Lower the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the right instrument panel to hinge pillar tie bar fastener (1).
- Remove the center instrument panel to hinge pillar tie bar fasteners (2), on each side of the radio/climate control panel opening.
- Remove the lower instrument panel to bracket fasteners (1), at each end of the IP.
- Remove the instrument panel to dash panel fasteners (3, 4).
- Partially remove the instrument panel.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Push the aspirator tube through the IP.
- With the aid from an assistant, remove the instrument panel assembly.