Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove both of the windshield side garnish moldings (2). Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement .
Remove the left instrument panel lower extension (1). Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Extension Replacement .
Remove the right instrument panel lower extension (1). Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Extension Replacement .
Clip out the transmission control lever boot (1). Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement .
Remove the instrument panel center trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .
Remove the instrument panel outer trim cover (1) - left side. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left Side .
- If equipped, disconnect the theft deterrent passenger compartment sensor disable switch (2).
Remove the instrument panel outer trim cover (1) - right side. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right Side .
- If equipped, disconnect the inflatable restraint instrument panel compartment module disable switch (2).
If equipped, remove the instrument panel lower airbag - driver side (2). Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Driver Side .
If equipped, remove the instrument panel lower airbag - passenger side (2). Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Passenger Side .
Remove the instrument panel compartment (2). Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
Remove the left instrument panel extension (1). Refer to Instrument Panel Extension Replacement .
Remove the right instrument panel extension (1). Refer to Instrument Panel Extension Replacement .
Remove the front floor console (2). Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
Remove the radio control assembly (3). Refer to Radio Control Assembly Replacement .
Remove the radio (1). Refer to Radio Replacement .
Remove the instrument panel upper center trim panel (1). Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Center Trim Panel Replacement .
Remove the steering column upper trim cover (1). Refer to Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement .
Remove the steering column lower trim cover (2). Refer to Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement .
Remove the headlamp switch molding (2). Refer to Headlamp Switch Molding Replacement .
Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel (2) - left side. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .
Remove the instrument panel instrument cluster hood (2). Refer to Instrument Panel Instrument Cluster Hood Replacement .
Remove the instrument cluster cover (1). Refer to Instrument Cluster Cover Replacement .
Remove the driver information display cover (1). Refer to Driver Information Display Cover Replacement .
Remove the instrument panel outer air outlet ducts. Refer to and Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Right Side .
- Remove the 3 instrument panel upper trim panel bolts (1).
- Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel (2).
Remove the steering wheel upper trim cover (1). Refer to Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement .
Remove the instrument hood lower (1).
Remove the instrument cluster (3). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
Remove the instrument panel upper outer trim panel (1) - both sides. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Outer Trim Panel Replacement .
Remove the radio front center speaker (3). Refer to Radio Front Center Speaker Replacement .
Remove the sun load temperature sensor (1). Refer to Sun Load Temperature Sensor Replacement .
Remove the radio front speaker bracket (1) - both sides. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Bracket Replacement .
Remove the instrument panel bolts (1).
Note the location and routing of the instrument panel electrical harness assembly, to ensure proper reinstallation.
- Disconnect the fasteners securing the instrument panel electrical harness assembly to the instrument panel and position out of the way.
- With the aid of an assistant lift the instrument panel (1) from the tie bar assembly.
- Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.
- Transfer all necessary components.