Removal Procedure
Refer to SIR Warning .
If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced.
Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.
- Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Push on the grille where indicated to create a opening for the flat - bladed plastic trim tool.
- Using a flat - bladed plastic trim tool (1), release the retainer clips in a clockwise direction.
Radio Front Center Speaker Grille (1) - Remove
Radio Front Center Speaker Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Radio Front Center Speaker (2) - Remove
With a flat bladed plastic trim tool, start at the top to release the clip.
- Instrument Panel Radio Front Trim Plate (1) - Remove
With a flat bladed plastic trim tool, start at the top to release the clip.
- Instrument Panel Radio Front Trim Plate (1) - Remove
Radio Control Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Radio Control (2) - Remove
Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
- Instrument Panel Lower Airbag - Driver Side (2) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
With a flat bladed plastic trim tool, start at the front and work your way back to release the clips.
- Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover - Left Side (1) - Remove
Disconnect the hood primary latch release cable end retainer from the hood primary latch release cable handle (1).
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Retainer (1) - Remove
- Instrument Panel Insulator Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Instrument Panel Insulator Nut (3) - Remove [2x]
- NOTE:
Use a plastic trim tool if necessary.
Release the tabs from the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator (1).
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
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]
Release the clips with a suitable tool.
- Disconnect and reposition harness as necessary.
- Clear the instrument panel knee bolster deflector studs when removing the instrument panel knee bolster (1).
Pull the windshield garnish moldings (1) rearwards to release the tether from the A pillar.
- Access the windshield garnish bolt (2) which is located on the backside of the windshield garnish moldings (1) and secures the tether to the A pillar.
- Windshield Garnish Molding Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Windshield Garnish Molding (1) - Remove [2x]
Using a flat - bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Extension (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Instrument Panel Instrument Cluster Hood (1) - Remove
Extend the steering column to its furthest point to allow the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover to clear the instrument panel.
- Using a small plastic trim tool, separate the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) from the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover.
- NOTE:
Instrument panel steering column upper trim cover is removed for graphic clarity.
{If equipped} Disconnect the electrical connector (1)
Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate (2) - Remove
With a flat bladed plastic trim tool, start at the front and work your way back to release the clips.
- Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover - Right Side (1) - Remove
- {If equipped} Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- NOTE:
Prior to disconnecting the BCM, one or both front windows should be down to allow access into the vehicle once the door is closed.
Body Control Module Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove
- Unlock and lower the body control module bracket (2).
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Close and lock the body control module bracket (2) into the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator.
Instrument Panel Insulator Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- NOTE:
Use a plastic trim tool if necessary.
Release the front edge of the front floor console extension panel from the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator (1).
- Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
- Instrument Panel Lower Airbag - Passenger Side (2) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Instrument Panel Compartment Bolt (1) - Remove [5x]
Instrument Panel Compartment (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Using a flat - bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Trim Pad (1) - Remove
Disconnect and reposition harness as necessary.
- Instrument Panel Airbag Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt (2) - Remove [3x]
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]
- NOTE:
The instrument panel upper trim panel and instrument panel airbag will be removed as an assembly. Instrument panel airbag is a single use component. The airbag will need to be removed and scrapped.
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel - Right Side (1) - Remove
Insert the flat tip driver (3) in between the airbag chute (2) and the air bag module hook (1) at the dotted line or base of hook, as shown above in graphic.
- Tilt the flat tip driver forward until the air bag module hooks (1) break or bend enough to relieve the tension and allow for easier removal of the airbag from the chute.
Instrument Panel Airbag (1) - Remove
- Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping