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 GENERAL INFORMATION (EXCEPT HYBRID) . 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 .
- 3.
Remove the upper steering column shroud.
- 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)
- 6.
Disconnect the headlamp switch electrical connector and remove the instrument panel trim panel.
- 7.
Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the IPC bezel.Torque
: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
- 8.
Remove the bolts and the IPC. Disconnect the electrical connector.Torque
: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)
- 9.
Disconnect the electrical connector, release the retaining tabs and remove the GPSM.
- 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) - Vehicles With: SYNC, Removal and Installation). Refer to: Audio Front Control Module (ACM) - Vehicles With: SYNC 2/Touchscreen Display. Refer to: Audio Front Control Module (ACM) - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System.
- 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 - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System.
- 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 .
- 20.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- 21.
Remove the bolts, disconnect the electrical connector and release wiring harness retainers. Remove the HVAC duct.
- 22.
Remove the bolts and the instrument panel upper section.Torque
: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)