Removal Procedure

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Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Outer Filler (1) - Remove
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Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (1) - Remove
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Instrument Panel Trim Pad Bolt (1) - Remove
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Instrument Panel Trim Pad (2) - Remove
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Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate Bolt (1) - Remove
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate (2) - Remove
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Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle (1) - Release
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (2) - Remove [ 2x ]
Disconnect the electrical connector for the front floor courtesy lamp.
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NOTE:
You may have to push down on the lower steering column closeout to clear the instrument panel cluster trim plate.

Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) - Remove
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Instrument Panel Lower Insulator Retainer (1) - Remove [ 2x ]
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Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator (1) - Remove
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Instrument Panel Carrier Bolt (1) - Remove [ 3x ]
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NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.

Instrument Panel Driver Knee Bolster Brace Bolt (1) - Remove [ 4x ]

NOTE:

Reposition the instrument panel carrier to access the instrument panel knee bolster deflector.