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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
  3. Carefully lift the head-up display (HUD) electrical harness from between the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the HUD.
  4. Disconnect the HUD electrical connector from the IPC.
  5. Remove the IPC to steering column bracket retaining screws.
    Fig 1: View Of IPC & Screws
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  6. Raise the rear of the IPC slightly, then lift the IPC to access the electrical connector.
  7. Disconnect the IPC electrical connector.
  8. Remove the IPC.