Removal Procedure
Refer to SIR Warning .
- Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Using a flat bladed plastic trim tool, start at the front of the left side instrument panel outer trim cover (1) and work your way back to release the clips to remove.
Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
- Instrument Panel Lower Airbag - Driver Side (2) - Remove
Slide the hood primary latch release cable handle (1) back to remove the hood primary latch release cable handle from the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator.
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Retainer (1) - Remove
- Instrument Panel Insulator Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Instrument Panel Insulator Nut (3) - Remove [2x]
Use a plastic trim tool to release the tabs from the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator (1).
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator - Left Side (1) - Remove
- Front Floor Courtesy Lamp - Disconnect
Move the steering column up so you can access the lower left corner of the instrument panel center trim pad (1).
- Start with a flat-bladed plastic trim tool in the lower left corner of the instrument panel center trim pad (1) and work your way clockwise.
- Instrument Panel Center Trim Pad (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Data Link Connector Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (2) - Remove [3x]
Pull instrument panel knee bolster (1) rear ward to disengage the clips, and lower past the instrument panel knee bolster deflector studs and remove.
- Disconnect and reposition harness as necessary.
Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Bolt (1) - Remove
- Floor Front Air Outlet Duct - Left Side- Outer (2) - Remove