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Instrument Panel Assembly: Removal: Removal

  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  2. Push seats back to their full back position.
  3. Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or equivalent, gently pry out on left and right A-pillar trim moldings and remove.
  4. Remove the instrument panel top cover. (Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER ).
  5. Gently pull up on cluster bezel and remove from vehicle.
  6. Remove two screws. Then gently pull rearward on left lower instrument panel cover and remove from vehicle.
    7. CAUTION: Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position. This will prevent clock spring damage when the steering wheel rotates freely.
  7. Remove steering column. (Refer to COLUMN - REMOVAL ).
  8. Remove left and right instrument panel end covers.
  9. Remove left and right cowl side panels.
  10. Remove floor console. (Refer to FLOOR CONSOLE - REMOVAL ).
  11. Depress the sides of the Data Link Connector (DLC) and remove from instrument panel reinforcement.
  12. Remove two center support mounting bolts.
  13. Remove left and right A-pillar mounting bolts, two on each side.
  14. Disconnect right side antenna connector.
  15. Remove left and right A-pillar door harness connectors (Fig 1).
    Fig 1: Identifying A-Pillar Door Harness Connector
    G02653724Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  16. Disconnect two harness connectors to HVAC at right top instrument panel (Fig 2).
    Fig 2: Identifying Instrument Panel To HVAC Harness Connectors
    G02653725Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  17. Disconnect one left side harness connector at top left of instrument panel for vanity and rear view mirrors.
  18. Pull off the HVAC control head knobs.
  19. Remove both A/C outlet barrels.
  20. Remove two screws retaining the top front of the center bezel.
  21. Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry out on the instrument panel center bezel and remove.
  22. Remove the two retaining screws to the HVAC control head.
  23. Disconnect the one instrument panel wire harness connector.
  24. Disconnect the one vacuum harness connector.
  25. Pull HVAC control head out of instrument panel, twist 90° and push back through the opening (Fig 3). Do not disconnect the control cables.
    Fig 3: Identifying HVAC Control Head
    G02653726Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  26. Disconnect the center console wiring:
    • Airbag Control Module (ACM)
    • Parking Brake Warning Lamp Switch
    • Transmission Range Indicator Lamp
    • Shift Interlock Cable (ATX)
  27. With help from an assistant, remove two bolts on top of the brake pedal support bracket. Pull rearward on instrument panel assembly and remove from vehicle.
  28. Remove center A/C duct from the instrument panel (Figure).

    If replacing instrument panel, transfer parts (Fig 4) as necessary.

    Fig 4: Identifying Instrument Panel Assembly Components
    G02653727Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
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