To Separate The Instrument Panel And HVAC Unit Housings

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the HVAC wiring connector to the instrument panel wire harness.
Remove the two bolts and two nuts holding the HVAC housing to the instrument panel.
Lift the instrument panel off the HVAC housing to separate.