Instrument Cluster Finish Panel

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Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Cluster Finish Panel

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Item	Part Number	Description
1	W705314	Instrument cluster finish panel upper screw (3 required)
2	W701679	Instrument cluster finish panel lower screw (2 required)
3	044D70	Instrument cluster finish panel

Remove the 2 screws and position the hood release handle aside.

Fig 2: Locating Screws & Hood Release Handle Aside
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Remove the 2 screws from the steering column opening panel.

Fig 3: Locating Steering Column Opening Panel Screws
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Remove the steering column opening panel from the retainers and remove the panel.
Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.

Fig 4: Identifying Instrument Panel Steering Column Opening Cover Reinforcement Bolts
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- Remove the 5 bolts.
  - To install, tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
- Remove the reinforcement.
Remove the instrument panel center finish panel. For additional information, refer to Instrument Cluster Center Finish Panel in this article.
Remove the 4 upper screws from the instrument cluster finish panel.

Fig 5: Locating Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Upper Screws
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Remove the 2 lower screws from the instrument cluster finish panel.

Fig 6: Locating Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Lower Screws
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Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the instrument cluster finish panel.

Fig 7: Locating Instrument Cluster Finish Panel & Electrical Connectors
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.