Instrument Panel Upper Section: Removal

Remove the front floor console. REFER to Console - Front, Floor .
Remove the LH and RH scuff plate trim panels. REFER to SCUFF PLATE TRIM PANEL .
Position aside the LH and RH door weather strips.
Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. REFER to A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH side similar.

Remove the LH and RH instrument panel side trim panels.

Fig 1: Removing Instrument Side Trim Panel
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NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH side similar.

Remove the LH and RH cowl side trim covers.

Fig 2: Removing Cowl Side Trim Cover
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Remove the lower LH instrument panel trim panel.
- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
Fig 3: Removing Lower Instrument Trim Panel
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Remove the IPC. REFER to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) .
Unclip the in-car tempreature sensor harness from the instrument panel upper section.

Fig 4: Removing In-Car Tempreature Sensor
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Remove the GPSM. REFER to GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM MODULE (GPSM) .
Remove the steering column. REFER to STEERING COLUMN .
Remove the hood release handle bolt and remove the hood release handle.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Hood Release Handle Bolt
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Remove the glove compartment door. REFER to Glove Compartment .
Remove the glove compartment trim panel.

Fig 6: Removing Glove Compartment Trim Panel
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Disconnect the glove compartment electrical connector.

Fig 7: Locating Glove Compartment Electrical Connector
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Remove the 8 screws and remove the glove compartment close out.
- To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
  
  Fig 8: Removing Glove Compartment
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NOTE: Apply threadlock to the passenger side air bag to in-vehicle cross beam bolts prior to installation.

Remove the 2 passenger side air bag to in-vehicle cross beam bolts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 9: Locating In-Vehicle Cross Beam Bolts
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NOTE: LH side shown in illustration RH similar.

Disconnect the RH and LH passengers side air bag electrical connectors.

Fig 10: Removing Passenger Side Air Bag Electrical Connector
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Remove the ACM. REFER to AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) . Remove the FDIM. REFER to FRONT DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE (FDIM) . If equipped, remove the instrument panel speaker. REFER to SPEAKER -- INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector or the push button start switch electrical connector.

Fig 11: Removing Push Button Start Switch Electrical Connector
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If equipped, remove the instrument panel speaker and grille as an assembly.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the defroster grille.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Fig 12: Removing Defroster Grille
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Remove the 10 instrument panel upper section screws.
- To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
  
  Fig 13: Locating Instrument Panel Upper Section Screws
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Gently pull the RH side of the instrument panel upper section rearward and detach the defroster grille electrical harness push pin from the HVAC duct.

Fig 14: Removing Defroster Grille Electrical Harness Push Pin
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NOTE: To avoid damaging the upper section, the aid of an assistant is required to carry out this step.

NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are not hindered before removing the upper section or damage to the components may occur.

Remove the instrument panel upper section.