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Carrier, Instrument Panel: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Instrument Panel
GC0158598Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Remove the instrument panel (1). Refer to PANEL, INSTRUMENT, REMOVAL .
    Fig 2: Passenger Side Cowl/Scuff Trim Panel
    GC0158998Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Remove the fastener (1) and position the passenger side cowl/scuff trim panel (2) aside.
    Fig 3: Coaxial Cables & Body Harness Wiring Connectors
    GC0159076Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Disconnect body harness wiring connectors (1).
  4. Disconnect the coaxial cable connections (2).
    Fig 4: Hood Release Handle
    GC0159034Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. With the use of a trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, remove the hood release handle (1).
    Fig 5: Driver Side Cowl/Scuff Trim Panel
    GC0158780Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Remove the fastener (2) and position the driver side cowl/scuff trim panel (1) aside.
    Fig 6: Driver Side Floor Air Duct, Ground Strap, Fasteners, Clip & Wiring Connectors
    GC0158814Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Disconnect the wiring connectors (1).
  8. Remove the fasteners and disconnect the ground strap (4).
  9. Release the wiring harness from the routing clip (5).
  10. Remove the fastener (3) from the driver side floor air duct (2).
  11. Remove the driver side floor air duct (2).
    Fig 7: Air Bag Module, Wiring Connector & Fasteners
    GC0159019Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  12. Disconnect the wiring connector (1) from the air bag module (2).
  13. Remove the fastener (3) from the ground wiring.
    Fig 8: Instrument Panel Carrier Fastener & Lower Plenum
    GC0158971Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  14. Remove the cowl panel cover. Refer to COVER, COWL PANEL, REMOVAL .
  15. Remove the wiper assembly. Refer to LINKAGE, WIPER ARM, REMOVAL .
  16. Remove the instrument panel carrier fastener (2) from the lower plenum (1).
    Fig 9: HVAC Housing, Instrument Panel Carrier & Fasteners
    GC0158954Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  17. Remove the upper fasteners (3) securing the HVAC housing (1) to the instrument panel carrier (2).
    Fig 10: Instrument Panel Carrier, Lower Fasteners & Bracket
    GC0159132Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  18. Remove the lower fastener (2) securing the HVAC housing to the instrument panel carrier (1).
  19. Remove the fasteners (3) from the bracket (4), securing the instrument panel carrier (1) to the floor tunnel.
    Fig 11: Instrument Panel Carrier, Fasteners & Bracket
    GC0158754Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  20. Remove the fasteners (3 and 4) from the bracket (2), securing the instrument panel carrier (1) to the floor tunnel.
    Fig 12: Fasteners & Door Hinge Pillar Area
    GC0158653Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  21. Remove the right and left front doors. Refer to DOOR, REMOVAL .
  22. With the help of an assistant, one person on each side of the vehicle, remove the fasteners (1) from the door hinge pillar area (2) while supporting the instrument panel carrier.
    Fig 13: Instrument Panel Carrier
    GC0158860Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  23. Remove the instrument panel carrier (1) from the vehicle.