Instrument Panel Upper Section: Removal

All vehicles 

1. Remove the A-pillar trim panels. Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel .
2. Release the clips and remove the instrument panel defroster panel.
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.

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   Vehicles with floor console 

3. Remove the floor console. Refer to: Floor Console .

   Vehicles without floor console 

4. Remove the screws, release the retainers and remove the lower trim panel.

   Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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   Vehicles with 12.3 inch screen 

5. Release the clips and remove the information and entertainment display unit fastener cover. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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6. Remove the bolts.

   Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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7. Release the clips and remove the center display screen.
   • Disconnect the electrical connectors.

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8. Release the clips, position the start/stop switch bezel aside.
   • Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the start/stop switch bezel.

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9. Release the clips, separate the trim pin, and remove the RH instrument panel trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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10. Remove the bolts.

    Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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11. Release the clips and remove the lower center stack trim panel.
    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.

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    Vehicles with 15 inch screen 

12. Remove the information and entertainment display unit fastener cover.
    1. Release the clips. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
    2. If equipped.

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13. Remove the bolts.

    Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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14. Release the clips and remove the center display screen and bracket as an assembly.

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15. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the center display screen and bracket as an assembly.

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16. Release the clips, position the start/stop switch bezel aside.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the start/stop switch bezel.

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17. Release the clips, separate the trim pin, and remove the RH instrument panel trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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18. Remove the bolts.

    Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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19. Release the clips and remove the lower center stack trim panel.
    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.

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    All vehicles RH side 

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

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21. Remove the bolts, release the retainers and remove the RH instrument panel finish panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

    Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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22. Remove the bolts and the RH register.

    Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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23. Remove the bolts and the RH center register.

    Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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24. Remove the bolts, release the retainers and remove the storage bin assembly. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

    Torque: 27 lb.in (3.0 Nm)

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25. 1. Remove the bolts.

       Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

    2. Remove the bolts.

       Torque: 81 lb.in (9.2 Nm)

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26. Remove the bolts and release the RH instrument panel upper section retainers by pulling up and inward.

    Torque: 24 lb.in (2.7 Nm)

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27. Remove the RH instrument panel upper section by lifting upward and inward.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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    All vehicles LH side 

28. Release the retainers and remove the LH instrument panel end cap. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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29. Release the retainers and remove the lower LH register trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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30. Release the retainers and remove the upper LH register trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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31. Remove the bolts and the LH register.

    Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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32. Release the retainers and the LH center register upper trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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33. Remove the bolts and the LH center register.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.

      Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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34. Remove the IPC. Refer to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) .
35. Remove the instrument panel center speaker. Refer to: Instrument Panel Center Speaker .
36. Remove the sunload sensor. Refer to: Sunload Sensor .
37. Remove the bolts and release the LH instrument panel upper section retainers by pulling up and inward. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

    Torque: 24 lb.in (2.7 Nm)

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