Instrument Panel Cross-Car Beam (G2244200): Removal

NOTE:

This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.

Evacuate the air conditioning (A/C) system.
Refer to: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
Drain the climate control system and electric drive unit cooling system.
Refer to: CLIMATE CONTROL COOLING SYSTEM DRAIN AND FILL .
Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: 12V SYSTEM DISCONNECT .
Remove the instrument panel.
Refer to: INSTRUMENT PANEL .
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- Remove the nut.
- Release the 2 clips.
- Disconnect the 4 electrical connector.
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- NOTE: Discard the bolt.
  
  Remove the steering column lower shaft to steering column upper shaft bolt.
- NOTE: if equipped.
  
  Remove the screw.
- Remove the bracket.
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- Disconnect the 2 coolant hoses.
- Remove the bolt.
- Disconnect the A/C pipes.
- Remove the nut.
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- Remove the 3 bolts.
- Remove the 4 screws.
- Remove the 2 center supporting tubes.
- Remove the 2 nuts from the bracket.
- Remove the 2 brackets.
WARNING: The components may be heavy or awkward to handle. The assistance of another technician will be required.

CAUTION: Make sure that the wiring harness is not twisted or damaged on removal. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

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- Remove the 4 bolts.
- With assistance, remove the cross-car beam.
NOTE: Only do the following step(s) if a new component is to be installed.

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- Release the clip.
- Disconnect the 5 electrical connectors.
- Remove the 5 screws.
- Remove the climate control unit.
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- Release the 2 clips.
- Remove the 4 screws.
- Remove the upper steering column.
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- Remove the ground strap screw.
- Release the 17 clips.
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- Remove the ground strap screw.
- Release the 6 clips.
CAUTION: Make sure that the wiring harness is not twisted or damaged on removal. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTE: Make a note of the routed position of the wiring harness prior to removal.

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Remove the instrument panel wiring harness from the cross-car beam.