Panel, Instrument: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

On vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, seat belt tensioner, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and personal or fatal injury.

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove the front seat assembly. Refer to SEAT, FRONT, REMOVAL and SEAT, FRONT CENTER, REMOVAL .

Fig 1: Identifying Cowl/Sill Trim Panel
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NOTE:
Right side Shown in illustration, left side similar.
Remove the left cowl trim panel. Refer to PANEL, COWL TRIM, REMOVAL .

Fig 2: Instrument Panel Wire Harness Connector
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Remove the steering column opening cover Refer to COVER, STEERING COLUMN OPENING, REMOVAL .
Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector (2) located above the brake pedal from the bulkhead wire harness connector (1).
Remove the steering column as necessary. Refer to COLUMN, REMOVAL .
NOTE:
Right side shown in illustration, left side similar.

Fig 3: Trim Stick
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Fig 4: Trim Panel
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Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, remove the trim panel (1) from the instrument panel.

Fig 5: Bolts And Park Release Lever
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Remove the bolts (1) and position the manual park release lever (2) aside.
Remove the hood release handle and position aside.
Refer to CABLE, HOOD RELEASE, REMOVAL .

Fig 6: Park Release Handle And Link

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Disconnect the park brake release handle (1) link (2).

Fig 7: Removing/Installing A-Pillar Trim/Grab Handle

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Fig 8: Instrument Panel Side Cover

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Remove the left A-pillar trim. Refer to PANEL, A-PILLAR TRIM, WITH GRAB HANDLE, REMOVAL .
Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, from the notch on the bottom, remove the left instrument panel side cover.

Fig 9: Headliner Wire Harness Connector And Push Pin
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Disconnect the headliner wire harness connector (2), release the push pin (1) located at the A-pillar, and position the harness aside.

Fig 10: Left Side Of Instrument Panel To Dash Panel Bolts
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Remove the three bolts (1) that secure the left side of the instrument panel to the dash panel.

Fig 11: Floor Console
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Remove the floor console, if equipped. Refer to CONSOLE, FLOOR, REMOVAL .
Remove the Brake Sled to I/P Bolts

Fig 12: Instrument Panel To Center Of Floor Panel Bolt
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Remove the two bolts (1) that secure the instrument panel to the center of the floor panel.

Fig 13: Removing/Installing A-Pillar Trim/Grab Handle
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Remove the right A-pillar trim. Refer to PANEL, A-PILLAR TRIM, WITH GRAB HANDLE, REMOVAL .

Fig 14: Instrument Panel Side Cover
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NOTE:
Left side shown in illustration, right side similar
Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, from the notch on the bottom, remove the right instrument panel side cover (1) from the instrument panel.

Fig 15: Headliner Wire Harness Connector And Push Pin
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NOTE:

Left side shown in illustration, right side typical.

Disconnect the headliner wire harness connector (2), release the push pin (1) located at the A-pillar, and position the harness aside.
Remove the glove box from the instrument panel. Refer to GLOVE BOX, INSTRUMENT PANEL, REMOVAL .

Fig 16: Identifying Cowl/Sill Trim Panel
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Remove the right cowl trim cover. Refer to PANEL, COWL TRIM, REMOVAL .

Fig 17: Removing/Installing Right Wire Harness Connections
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Disconnect the five instrument panel wire harness connectors from the two body wire harness connectors (1) located on the right side of the cowl panel (2).

Fig 18: Removing/Installing Antenna Connection
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Disconnect the antenna coaxial cable connectors (1) from the radio coaxial cable connector (2) located on the right side of the cowl panel.

Fig 19: Right Side Instrument Panel Bracket Bolts
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Remove the three bolts (1) that secure the right side instrument panel bracket to the dash panel.

Fig 20: Fence Line Bolt Access Covers
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Remove fence line bolt access covers.
Remove fence line bolts.
Pull carpet back as necessary to remove the ground eyelet fastener at ORC/YAWL Modules.
Disconnect the ORC Module electrical connector and remove the wiring from under the carpet.
With the help of an assistant, lift the instrument panel up and off of the cowl panel and remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.