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Removal - Base Trim

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. SEE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ARTICLE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove the instrument cluster from the instrument panel. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  .
  3. Remove the accessory switch bezel from the instrument panel. See ACCESSORY SWITCH BEZEL  .
  4. Remove the grab handle bezel from the instrument panel. See GRAB HANDLE  .
  5. Remove the speakers from the instrument panel. See AUDIO/VIDEO article.
  6. Remove the radio from the instrument panel. See AUDIO/VIDEO .
  7. Remove the heater-A/C control from the instrument panel. See MANUAL A/C-HEATER SYSTEMS article.
  8. Remove the outboard heater-A/C panel outlet barrels from the instrument panel. See MANUAL A/C-HEATER SYSTEMS article.
  9. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle. See INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY  .
  10. Place the instrument panel on a suitable work surface. Be certain to take the proper precautions to protect the instrument panel from any possible cosmetic damage.
  11. Remove the passenger airbag door from the instrument panel. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
  12. Remove the two screws that secure the 16-way data link connector to the instrument panel.
  13. Remove all of the screws around the perimeter of the instrument panel that secure the base trim to the structural support.
  14. Remove the base trim from the instrument panel structural support.
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