Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
in SIR.
- Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
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- Remove the inflatable restraint I/P module. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM
in SIR.
- Remove the radio, if equipped. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT
in Entertainment.
- Remove the bolts that retain the remote keyless entry (RKE) module to the carrier.
- Remove the RKE module from the carrier.
- Remove the heater control assembly. Refer to HVAC CONTROL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
- Remove the nuts that retain the assist handle from the passenger's side of the instrument panel.
- Remove the screws that retain the cluster to the instrument panel carrier.
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- Pull the cluster from the instrument panel.
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- Remove the instrument panel trim pad. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CLUSTER .
- Remove the nuts and bolts that retain the instrument panel steering column reinforcement bracket to the instrument panel carrier.
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