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Removal And Installation: Removal

NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

    For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect

  2. Remove the floor console.

    For additional information, refer to: Floor Console 

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    Remove both cowl side trim panels.

    • LH side only: Remove the screw and remove hood release lever.
    • Release the leading edge of the scuff plate.
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    Remove the instrument panel end trim panel.

    • Open the front door for access.
    • Carefully release the 3 clips.
    • Repeat the procedure and remove the opposite hand.
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    Remove both instrument panel support brackets.

    • Remove the self-tapping hexagonal screw from the instrument panel carrier.
    • Remove the 2 bolts.
    • Repeat the procedure and remove the opposite hand.
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    Disconnect the instrument panel harness ground cable.

    • Remove the nut.
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    Disconnect the 4 instrument panel LH side electrical connectors.

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    Disconnect the 3 instrument panel RH side electrical connectors.

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    Release the instrument panel electrical harness from the RH side of the transmission tunnel.

    • Remove the nut and disconnect the ground cable.
    • Remove and discard the 2 cable ties.
    • Disconnect the 4 electrical connectors.
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    Disconnect the steering column intermediate shaft from the steering column.

    • Remove the bolt.
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    Carefully remove the instrument panel windshield register trim.

    • Release the 2 clips.
    • Repeat the procedure and remove the opposite hand.
  12. Remove the 2 instrument panel carrier bolts, accessed through the upper trim panel.
  13. CAUTION:
    • Protect the surrounding trim from damage when changing the component.
    • Cover fiber optic cable connectors to minimize dust ingress and avoid bending the cables in a radius of less than 30 mm.
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    Remove the instrument panel assembly.

    • Remove the 4 A-pillar instrument panel carrier bolts.
    • With assistance, release and remove.