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Instrument Panel: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. 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 .

  2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R1234YF Refrigerant .
  3. NOTE: If equipped.

    Remove the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner .

  4. NOTE: If equipped.

    Remove the bolts and position the cabin heater aside.

    Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

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  5. NOTE: Make sure all openings are sealed.

    Remove the evaporator pipe nut, position the flange and pipe aside.

    Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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    WARNING: When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth.

    Release the cooling system pressure by slowly turning the degas bottle cap between 2 and 3 turns and remove the degas bottle cap.

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  7. NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.

    Install hose clamping pliers on the coolant hoses, release the hose clamps and disconnect the coolant hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp(s)

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  8. On both sides, remove the front door. Refer to:Front Door .
  9. Remove the floor console.
  10. If equipped, remove the selector lever assembly. Refer to:Selector Lever Cable .
  11. If equipped, remove the gearshift lever.
  12. On both sides. Position the front door weatherstrip aside.
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  13. On both sides. Release the clips and remove the instrument panel side trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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  14. On both sides. Remove the cowl side trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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  15. On both sides. Release the clips and remove the scuff plate. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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  16. On both sides. Release the clips and remove the lower cowl trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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  17. On both sides, remove the A-pillar trim panel. Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel .
  18. Remove the push pins and RH insulator panel.
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  19. NOTE: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering shaft is disconnect, or damage to the clockspring may result.

    Remove and discard the steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.

    Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

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  20. Position the RH carpet aside.
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  21. Remove the push pins and position the LH carpet aside.
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  22. Remove the bolt and the HVAC duct.
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  23. Remove the HVAC duct.
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  24. Remove the bolts and the instrument panel center brace.

    Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

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  25. 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 the electrical connector.

  26. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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  27. Disconnect the electrical connectors and position the wiring tray aside.
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  28. NOTE: LH side of instrument panel.

    Disconnect the BCM electrical connectors.

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  29. NOTE: RH side of instrument panel.

    Disconnect the electrical connector.

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  30. NOTE: If equipped.

    Disconnect the electrical connectors and release the wiring harness retainer. Release the tabs and remove the APIM.

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  31. Remove the cowl panel grille. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille .
  32. Remove the bolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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  33. On both sides. Remove the A-pillar to in-vehicle cross beam support bolt cover. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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  34. On both sides. Remove the A-pillar to in-vehicle cross beam support bolt.

    Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

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  35. Remove the HVAC nut.

    Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

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  36. On both sides. Remove the instrument panel support bolts.

    Torque: 17 lb.ft (22.5 Nm)

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  37. 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.

    Rotate the instrument panel face down and remove through the LH front door opening.

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