Instrument Panel Upper Section: Removal

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

Remove the instrument panel. Refer to: Instrument Panel .
Remove the ACM. Refer to: Audio Front Control Module (ACM) .
Remove the instrument panel center register.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to: Headlamp Switch .
Remove the IPC Refer to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) .
Remove the steering column. Refer to: Steering Column - LHD .
Remove the bolt in the IPC opening.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors, release the electrical harness retainers and position aside the electrical harness.
  Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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Remove the bolts on the drivers side of the instrument panel.
- Release the electrical harness retainers and position aside the electrical harness.
  Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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At the drivers side rear of the instrument panel, disconnect the electrical connectors, release the electrical harness retainers disconnect the ground bolts and position aside the electrical harness.

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Remove the GWM. Refer to: Gateway Module A (GWM) .
Remove the bolts in the lower center of the instrument panel opening.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors, release the electrical harness retainers and position aside the electrical harness.
  Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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Remove the bolt in the lower center of the instrument panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connector and position aside the electrical harness.
  Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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Remove the bolts on the passenger side of the instrument panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connector, release the electrical harness retainer and position aside the electrical harness.
  Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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Remove the bolts at the passenger side rear of the instrument panel.
- Remove the glove box ventilation tube from the instrument panel upper section and the climate control housing.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors, release the electrical harness retainers and position aside the electrical harness.
  Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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Remove the bolt and the RH floor duct.

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Remove the bolt and allow the LH floor duct remain loose until the instrument panel upper section is removed.

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Remove the passenger side airbag bolts.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are not hindered before removing the instrument panel upper section or damage to the components may occur.

Remove the instrument panel upper section from the in-vehicle cross beam.

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