Removal and Installation

Remove the knee air bag module. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
Remove the 3 torx screws and remove the steering column shroud.

Fig 1: Locating Torx Screws Of Steering Column Shroud
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NOTE: Make sure the clockspring rotor does not rotate.
Secure the clockspring.

Fig 2: Securing Clockspring
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Remove the steering column switch carrier.

Fig 3: Removing Steering Column Switch Carrier
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Remove the instrument cluster. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER & WARNING CHIMES .
Remove the headlamp switch. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .
Remove the instrument panel dimmer switch. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND PANEL ILLUMINATION .
Remove the instrument panel upper finish panel. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL - Upper .
Remove the Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM), the Audio Control Module (ACM), the Front Control/Display Interface Module (FCDIM), and disconnect the Global Positioning System Module (GPSM). For additional information, refer to INFORMATION & ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to CONSOLE - Floor .
Remove the 4 Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) module screws and remove the HVAC module.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Fig 4: Locating Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Module Screws And Electrical Connector
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Remove the glove box.

Fig 5: Removing Glove Box
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Remove the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM). For additional information, refer to INFORMATION & ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
Disconnect the RH finish panel ambient light pipe electrical connector. For additional information on connector location, refer to exploded view in INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL - RH .
Disconnect and remove the LH and RH Light Emitting Diode (LED) connectors.
Remove the passenger side air bag module bracket. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
Remove the LH and RH A-Pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the LH and RH instrument panel side covers.

Fig 6: Locating RH And LH Instrument Panel Side Covers
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Position both front seats fully rearward.
Remove the 12 upper instrument panel screws.
- To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).

NOTE: The RH and LH defroster ducts stay in the vehicle when the upper instrument panel is removed.

Fig 7: Removing RH And LH Defroster Duct Clips

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With the upper instrument panel loose release the RH and LH defroster duct clips.
Gently pull the upper instrument panel outward and release the 12 harness push pins and 6 metal harness retaining clips.

NOTE: To avoid damage to the instrument panel, an assistant is required when carrying out this step.

NOTE: Note the harness routing and make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are not hindered before removing the instrument panel or damage to the components may occur.

Remove the upper instrument panel.

NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, use an assistant when positioning the instrument panel to the vehicle.

NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are correctly routed when installing the instrument panel or damage to the components may occur.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.