Instrument Panel: Removal

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

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

Refer to: HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Refer to: AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
NOTE: If equipped.

Refer to: AIR CLEANER .
NOTE: If equipped.

Torque : 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
NOTE: Make sure all openings are sealed.

Torque : 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
WARNING: When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth.
On both sides.
Refer to: FRONT DOOR .
Refer to: FLOOR CONSOLE .
If equipped.
Refer to: SELECTOR LEVER ASSEMBLY .
If equipped.
Refer to: GEARSHIFT LEVER .
On both sides.
On both sides.
On both sides.
On both sides.
On both sides.
On both sides.
Refer to: A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
NOTE: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering shaft is disconnect, or damage to the clockspring may result.

Torque : 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)
Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
WARNING: Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete the backup power supply. Ignition must remain OFF until repair is complete. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Turn the ignition off, wait at least one minute.
- Disconnect electrical connector.
NOTE: LH side of instrument panel.
NOTE: RH side of instrument panel.
NOTE: If equipped.

Remove the APIM .
Refer to: COWL PANEL GRILLE .
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Both sides.
On both sides.
Torque : 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
On both sides.
Torque : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
NOTE: Make sure not to damage the instrument panel when removing the instrument panel from the vehicle.

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