Removal Procedure
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Outer Filler (1) - Remove
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (1) - Remove
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Trim Pad Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Instrument Panel Trim Pad (2) - Remove
Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate Bolt (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate (2) - Remove
Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle (1) - Release
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Disconnect the electrical connector for the front floor courtesy lamp.
- NOTE:
You may have to push down on the lower steering column closeout to clear the instrument panel cluster trim plate.
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Lower Insulator Retainer (1) - Remove [2x]
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Carrier Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Instrument Panel Driver Knee Bolster Brace Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector (2) - Remove
Reposition the instrument panel carrier to access the instrument panel knee bolster deflector.