Removal Procedure

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Remove the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT .
Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER .
Remove the screws that retain the instrument panel accessory trim plate to the instrument panel.
Remove the instrument panel accessory trim plate by releasing the retaining clips.

Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate To Instrument Panel Retaining Screws
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Position the instrument panel accessory trim plate in order to remove the control switches.
- Remove the selectable 4WD switch, if equipped. Refer to TRANSFER CASE SHIFT CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT or TRANSFER CASE SHIFT CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT in Transfer Case.
- Remove the inflatable restraint IP module switch. Refer to INFLATABLE RESTRAINT INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) MODULE DISABLE SWITCH REPLACEMENT in SIR.
- Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to HEADLAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.