Removal Procedure
CAUTION:
Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION
in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR CAUTION
in Cautions and Notices.
- Remove the I/P trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER .
- Remove the center console, if equipped. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT (WITH CONSOLE MOUNTING BRACKET) or CONSOLE REPLACEMENT (W/O CONSOLE MOUNTING BRACKET) .
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
- Remove the driver side knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the lower I/P trim panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LOWER .
- Remove the passenger side air bag module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (PASSENGER-SIDE) in SIR.
- Remove the radio. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT in Entertainment.
- Remove the HVAC control. Refer to HVAC CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT inHVAC SYSTEMS - AUTOMATIC or HVAC CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT in HVAC SYSTEMS - MANUAL .
- Remove the accessory switch housing. Refer to ACCESSORY SWITCH REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the left air louver housing. Refer to DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR - LEFT in HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING .
- Remove the steering column. Refer to in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Remove the communication interface module, if equipped. Refer to COMMUNICATION INTERFACE MODULE REPLACEMENT in Cellular Communication.
- Remove the remote control door lock receiver module, if equipped. Refer to REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCK RECEIVER REPLACEMENT in Keyless Entry.
- Remove the data link connector from the I/P. Refer to DATA LINK CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT in Data Link Communications.
- Remove the park brake release lever from the I/P. Refer to PARK BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE ASSEMBLY in Park Brake.
- Remove the I/P cluster. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) REPLACEMENT .
- Remove both front window air ducts from the I/P assembly.
- Remove the harness from the I/P. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRICAL CENTER OR JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENT - LEFT and INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRICAL CENTER OR JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENT - RIGHT .
- Remove the I/P assembly retaining bolts (3) and nuts (4).
- Remove all harness hold down retainers from the I/P assembly.
- Remove the I/P assembly from the vehicle.