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Panel, Instrument: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Cluster Bolts
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  1. Remove the steering column. Refer to COLUMN, REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the ignition switch.
  3. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the bolts (1) from behind the cluster.
    Fig 2: Support Beam Bolt
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  5. From inside the vehicle, remove the bolt (1) that secures the instrument panel support beam to the support bracket of the cowl panel.
    Fig 3: Fenceline Bolt
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  6. Remove the fenceline bolt (1).
    Fig 4: Driver Side End Cap
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  7. Remove the left end cap (1).
  8. Remove the left cowl trim panel. Refer to PANEL, COWL TRIM, SIDE, REMOVAL .
    Fig 5: Left Wire Harness
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  9. Remove the left A-pillar trim. Refer to PANEL, A-PILLAR TRIM, REMOVAL .
  10. Disconnect the left wire harness (1).
    Fig 6: Left Side Retaining Bolts
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  11. Remove the left side retaining bolts (1).
    Fig 7: HVAC Housing Four Nuts
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  12. Remove the front floor console. Refer to CONSOLE, FLOOR, REMOVAL .
  13. Remove the radio. Refer to RADIO, REMOVAL .
  14. Remove the bin from the center of the instrument panel.
  15. Remove the four nuts (1) that secure the HVAC housing to the center of the instrument panel support.
    Fig 8: Center Support Bolts
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  16. Remove the two center support bolts (1).
  17. Remove the glove box. Refer to GLOVE BOX, INSTRUMENT PANEL, REMOVAL .
    Fig 9: Passenger Side Silencer Panel
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  18. Remove the right silencer panel (1).
  19. Remove the passenger side cowl trim panel. Refer to PANEL, COWL TRIM, SIDE, REMOVAL .
    Fig 10: Side End Cap
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  20. Remove the right end cap (1).
    Fig 11: Right Side Wire Harness
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  21. Remove the passenger side A-pillar trim. Refer to PANEL, A-PILLAR TRIM, REMOVAL .
  22. Remove the defroster ducts.
  23. Disconnect the right side wire harness (1 and 2).
    Fig 12: Right Side Support Fasteners
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  24. Remove the right side support fasteners (1).
    Fig 13: Nut, HVAC Housing & Instrument Panel Support
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  25. Remove the bolt to the right side HVAC.
  26. Remove the center duct.
  27. Disconnect the HVAC electrical connectors. Refer to HOUSING, HVAC, REMOVAL .
  28. Remove the instrument panel assembly.