Removal Procedure

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: Locating Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate
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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 in TRANSFER CASE - NVG 233-NP1 (TWO SPEED SELECTABLE) or TRANSFER CASE SHIFT CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT in TRANSFER CASE - NVG 236/246-NP8 (TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC).
- Remove the inflatable restraint IP module switch. Refer to PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE DISABLE SWITCH in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE DISABLE SWITCH in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.
- Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to HEADLAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT in EXTERIOR LIGHTS article.