Instrument Panel Upper Section: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to Safety Warnings in SERVICE INFORMATION General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Remove both A-pillar trim panels.
Refer to: A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Fig 1: Locating Trim Fasteners
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Both sides.

Fig 2: Locating Pillar Trim Fasteners
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Torque : 2 Nm

Fig 3: Locating Glove Box Fasteners
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Disconnect the battery.
Refer to: BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
Torque : 8 Nm

Fig 4: Disconnecting Battery Connector Terminals
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Fig 5: Locating A/C Duct
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Fig 6: Locating Center Console Connector
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Remove the front floor console.
Refer to: Floor Console - Vehicles Without: Center Armrest .

Refer to: Floor Console - Vehicles With: Center Armrest .
Depending on vehicle option content, remove the FCDIM or the FDIM.
Refer to: FRONT DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE (FDIM) .

Refer to: FRONT CONTROL/DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE (FCDIM) .
Fig 7: Locating Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) Harness Fasteners
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Torque : 1 Nm

Fig 8: Locating Stereo System Fasteners
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Vehicles equipped with the premium audio system remove the APIM.
Refer to: ACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE (APIM) .
Fig 9: Locating Power Seat Connector
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Fig 10: Rotating Steering Wheel
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Fig 11: Locating Steering Cover Upper Bracket
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Fig 12: Removing Steering Cover Bracket
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Fig 13: Locating Steering Cover Fasteners
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Vehicles without intelligent access.

Fig 14: Locating Center Console Wiring Clips
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Vehicles with intelligent access.

Fig 15: Locating Center Console Wiring Clips
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Remove and discard the steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
Torque : 28 Nm

Fig 16: Removing Steering Column Shaft-To-Steering Gear Bolt
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Remove and discard the 4 steering column bolts and remove the steering column.
Torque : 28 Nm

Fig 17: Locating Steering Column Bolts
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Torque : 1 Nm

Fig 18: Locating Cluster Assembly Connector And Fasteners
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If equipped with intelligent access

Fig 19: Locating Cluster Assembly Connector
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Fig 20: Locating Front Instrument Panel A/C Connector
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Fig 21: Removing Instrument Panel Clip
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Fig 22: Identifying DLC Cover
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Fig 23: Identifying Intrument Panel Connector
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Fig 24: Locating Steering Support Bracket Fasteners
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