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Instrument Panel Upper Section: Removal

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WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to SAFETY WARNINGS . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
  1. All vehicles except Police Interceptor. Remove the front floor console. Refer to CONSOLE - FRONT, FLOOR .
  2. NOTE: RH side shown in illustration, LH side similar.

    Police Interceptor vehicles only. Remove the LH side and RH side center lower instrument panel finish panels.

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  3. Police Interceptor vehicles only. Remove the center lower instrument panel finish panel.
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  4. Remove the LH and RH scuff plate trim panels. REFER to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  5. Position aside the LH and RH door weather strips.
  6. NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH side similar.

    Remove the LH and RH instrument panel side trim panels.

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  7. NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH side similar.

    Remove the LH and RH cowl side trim covers.

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  8. Remove the steering column. REFER to STEERING WHEEL .
  9. Remove the lower LH instrument panel trim panel.
    1. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
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  10. Remove the IPC  . REFER to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) .
  11. Unclip the in-car tempreature sensor harness from the instrument panel upper section.
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  12. Remove the GPSM  :

    For Premium audio system, refer to GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM MODULE (GPSM) .

    For Premium Plus audio system, refer to GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM MODULE (GPSM) .

    For Sony® Sound audio system, refer to GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM MODULE (GPSM) .

  13. Remove the hood release handle bolt and remove the hood release handle.
    1. To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
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  14. Remove the glove compartment door. Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT .
  15. Remove the glove compartment trim panel.
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  16. Disconnect the glove compartment electrical connector.
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  17. Remove the 8 screws and remove the glove compartment close out.
    1. To install, tighten to 2.5 Nm (22 lb-in).
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  18. 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.

    1. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
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  19. NOTE: LH side shown in illustration RH similar.

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

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  20. Remove the ACM  , refer to AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) . Remove the FDIM  , refer to FRONT DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE (FDIM) .
  21. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector or the push button start switch electrical connector.
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  22. If equipped, remove the instrument panel speaker and grille as an assembly.
    1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  23. Remove the defroster grille.
    1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
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  24. Remove the 10 instrument panel upper section screws.
    1. To install, tighten to 2.5 Nm (22 lb-in).
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  25. 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.
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  26. 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.

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