Instrument Panel Upper Section: Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- 1.WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to Safety Warnings in the General Information article. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions
- 2.NOTE: The instrument panel must be removed from the vehicle prior to removing the instrument panel upper section.
Remove the instrument panel. Refer to: Instrument Panel
- 4.
Remove the steering column. Refer to: Steering Column
- 5.
Remove the bolts, release the clips and lower the instrument panel trim panel.Torque
: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
- 10.
Remove the FCDIM or the FDIM. Refer to: Front Control/Display Interface Module (FCDIM) - Vehicles With: SYNC Refer to: Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) - Vehicles With: SYNC 2/Touchscreen Display Refer to: Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System
- 11.
If equipped. Remove the engine start stop button and disconnect the electrical connector. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
- 12.
Remove the ACM. Refer to: Audio Front Control Module (ACM) Refer to: Audio Front Control Module (ACM) Refer to: Audio Front Control Module (ACM)
- 13.
Remove the bolts and the center register. Disconnect the electrical connector.Torque
: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
- 14.
Release the clips and remove the RH instrument panel finish panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
- 15.
Remove the bolts, release the retaining tabs and remove the glove compartment. Disconnect the electrical connector.Torque
: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
- 16.
Remove the bolts, disconnect the electrical connectors, release the harness retainer and position aside harness.Torque
: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
- 17.
If equipped, remove the instrument panel center speaker. Refer to: Instrument Panel Center Speaker
- 18.
Release the clips and remove the defroster grille panel. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
- 19.
Remove the HUD module. Refer to: Head Up Display (HUD) Module
- 21.
Remove the bolts, disconnect the electrical connector and release wiring harness retainers. Remove the HVAC duct.