Removal Procedure

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Use J 38778 in order remove the left instrument panel (I/P) insulator retainers from the filler panel on the steering column opening.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Opening Filler Panel-To-Left I/P Insulator Retainers
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Disconnect the courtesy lamp from the I/P insulator by turning the lamp 1/4 turn counterclockwise.

Fig 2: Identifying Left I/P Insulator Courtesy Lamp
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Remove the left I/P insulator from the stud at the accelerator pedal.
Remove the left I/P insulator.

Fig 3: Identifying Left I/P Insulator
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