Instrument Panel Upper Section: Removal

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

Remove the insturment panel. Refer to: Instrument Panel .
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Release the clips and remove the center finish trim.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Vehicles without floor console
Release the clips and remove the LH center trim panel.

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Release the clips and remove the RH center trim panel.

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Remove the bolts and the FCIM.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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All vehicles
Remove the bolts and the FCIM.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Release the clips and remove the speaker grille.Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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NOTE: If equipped.

Remove the rubber pad.

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Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the trim panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
  Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the bolts.
Torque: 55 lb.in (6.2 Nm)

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NOTE: The push pin must be replaced each time the bezel is removed.

Release the retainers and remove the LH register bezel.
- Remove and discard the push pin.
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1. Remove the bolts.
  Torque: 36 lb.in (4.1 Nm)
2. Separate the gap hider from the upper steering column shroud.
3. Release the 3 clips and remove the IPC bezel.
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Remove the bolts and the display unit.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  Torque: 55 lb.in (6.2 Nm)
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NOTE: The push pin must be replaced each time the bezel is removed.

Release the retainers and remove the RH register bezel.
- Remove and discard the push pin.
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Remove the bolt and the RH register.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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Vehicles with storage bin
NOTE: Do not reuse push pins.

Remove the push pins, release the clips and remove the trim panel.

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Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the upper storage bin.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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Vehicles with storage compartment
Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the upper storage compartment.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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All vehicles
Remove the screws through the upper stowage bin opening.

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Remove the bolts.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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Disconnect the passenger airbag electrical connector.

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

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Remove the RH instrument panel upper section by lift upwards to release the clips.Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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