Instrument Panel Upper Section: Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions .
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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 .
- Remove the upper steering column shroud.
- Remove the steering column. Refer to: Steering Column (Hybrid/Energi) .
- Remove the bolts, release the clips and lower the instrument panel trim panel.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
- Disconnect the headlamp switch electrical connector and remove the instrument panel trim panel.
- Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the IPC bezel.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
- Remove the bolts and the IPC. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)
- 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 3 . Refer to: Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) -Vehicles With: Sony Audio System .
- If equipped. Remove the engine start stop button and disconnect the electrical connector. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
- Remove the ACM. Refer to: Audio Front Control Module (ACM) - Vehicles With: SYNC . Refer to: Audio Front Control Module (ACM) - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 Touchscreen . Refer to: Audio Front Control Module (ACM) - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System .
- Remove the bolts and the center register. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
- Release the clips and remove the RH instrument panel finish panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
- Remove the bolts, release the retaining tabs and remove the glove compartment. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
- Remove the bolts, disconnect the electrical connectors, release the harness retainer and position aside harness.
Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
- If equipped, remove the instrument panel center speaker. Refer to: Instrument Panel Center Speaker .
- Release the clips and remove the defroster grille panel. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
- Remove the HUD module. Refer to: Head Up Display (HUD) Module .
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Remove the bolts, disconnect the electrical connector and release wiring harness retainers. Remove the HVAC duct.
- Remove the bolts and the instrument panel upper section.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)