Removal Procedure

Remove the instrument carrier. Refer to Instrument Carrier Replacement .
Remove the radio bracket. Refer to Radio Bracket Replacement .
Remove the windshield wiper system module. Refer to Windshield Wiper System Module Replacement .
Remove the front side doors. Refer to Front Side Door Replacement .
Remove the left and right side window defogger outlet ducts. Refer to Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side , and Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Right Side .
Remove the left and right air distributor ducts. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement - Left Side , and Air Distributor Duct Replacement - Right Side .
Remove the instrument panel tie bar brace bolts (1) from the dash and cowl panel.

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Remove the instrument panel tie bar bolts (1) from the body side outer frame access holes.

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Remove the instrument panel tie bar bolts (1) from the body side outer frame access holes.

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Remove the lower instrument panel tie bar bolts (1) from the instrument panel tie bar braces.

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Remove the bolts (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the heater and air conditioning and blower module.

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Remove the upper instrument panel tie bar bolt (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the instrument panel carrier support.

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Note the location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness and unclip the harness and reposition from the tie bar.
Support the HVAC module in order to prevent damage.
Reposition the front floor carpet as necessary.
With the aid of an assistant remove the instrument panel tie bar assembly (1) from the vehicle.

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