Instrument Panel Upper Section: 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 .

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 steering column. Refer to: Steering Column .
Remove the bolts, release the clips and lower the instrument panel trim panel.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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Disconnect the headlamp switch electrical connector and remove the instrument panel trim panel.

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Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the IPC bezel.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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Remove the bolts and the IPC. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

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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/Touchscreen Display .

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

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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 Display .

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)

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Release the clips and remove the RH instrument panel finish panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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Remove the bolts, release the retaining tabs and remove the glove compartment. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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Remove the bolts, disconnect the electrical connectors, release the harness retainer and position aside harness.
Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

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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

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Remove the HUD module.
Refer to: Head Up Display (HUD) Module .
Disconnect the electrical connectors.

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Remove the bolts, disconnect the electrical connector and release wiring harness retainers.

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NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, an assistant is required when carrying out this step.

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

NOTE: Install all the bolts finger tight before final tightening.

Remove the bolts and the instrument panel upper section.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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