Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Right and left side windshield garnish molding (1) Pull rearwards to release the tether from the A pillar left and right side.
- Access the left side and right side windshield garnish bolts (2) which are located on the backside of the windshield garnish moldings (1) and secure the tethers to the A pillars.
- Windshield Garnish Molding Bolt - Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove [2x]
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Windshield Garnish Molding - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
Release the clips with a suitable tool.
- Radio Front Speaker Grille - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
Radio Front Speaker Bolt - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [4x]
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Radio Front Speaker (2) - Remove [2x]
Using a flat - bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Extension (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Radio Front Center Speaker Grille (1) - Remove
Radio Front Center Speaker Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Radio Front Center Speaker (2) - Remove
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Bolt (1) - Remove [5x]
- Using a flat - bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Instrument Cluster Hood (2) - Remove
- { If equipped } Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Front Floor Console - Remove - Front Floor Console Removal and Installation
Radio Control Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Radio Control (2) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [10x]
- Using a flat - bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket (2) - Remove
Using a flat - bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Trim Pad - Left Side (1) - Remove
Using a flat - bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique - Left Side (1) - Remove
Using a flat - bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Center Trim Pad (1) - Remove
Using a flat - bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique - Right Side (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Instrument Cluster Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Release the clips with a suitable tool.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Instrument Panel Cluster Control Module (2) - Remove
Using a flat - bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover - Left Side (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Air Outlet Bezel Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Instrument Panel Air Outlet Bezel - Left Side (2) - Remove
Extend the steering column to its furthest point to allow the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover to clear the instrument panel.
- Using a small plastic trim tool, separate the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) from the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover.
- Instrument Panel Steering Column Upper Trim Cover (1) - Reposition
Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Using a flat - bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate (2) - Remove
Using a flat - bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover - Right Side (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Air Outlet Bezel Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Instrument Panel Air Outlet Bezel - Right Side (2) - Remove
- NOTE:
Quantity of retainers may vary based on option content.
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Retainer (1) - Remove [4x]
- Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator - Left Side (2) - Remove
Data Link Connector Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Data Link Connector (2) - Reposition
- Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle (3) - Remove
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Using a flat - bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (2) - Remove
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Retainer (1) - Remove [3x]
- Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator - Right Side (2) - Remove
Instrument Panel Compartment Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
Instrument Panel Compartment Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Using a flat - bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Compartment (2) - Remove
Instrument Panel Trim Pad Bolt (1) - Remove [8x]
Instrument Panel Trim Pad Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Panel (2) - Remove
Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Dimmer Switch (1) - Remove
- Steering Column Assembly - Remove - Steering Column Removal and Installation
Instrument Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
Instrument Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
Instrument Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [5x]
- Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Instrument Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Instrument Panel Airbag Bolt (2) - Remove
Windshield Defroster Outlet Duct Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
Disconnect the electrical connectors and release the wiring harness retainers as necessary.
- Instrument Panel (1) - Remove
- With the aid of an assistant, place the instrument panel (1) in a suitable work area on a clean shop cloth.
Tether and Bolt are integral to the Windshield Garnish Molding.