Panel, Instrument: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Remove Battery Cable Terminal Clamp - Typical

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WARNING:

Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable. Wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

NOTE:

Before starting this procedure, be certain to turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL, WARNING .
Loosen the battery terminal nut and use a battery terminal removal tool (2) to disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery (1).

Fig 2: Instrument Panel, Slots & Moldings
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Remove the right and left A-pillar trim moldings using a small pry tool or equivalent, lift the A-pillar trim molding (3) from the A-pillar slots (2) releasing the clips on the molding.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Fasteners And Close Out Panels
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Remove the fasteners and close out panels from the lower intrument panel.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Floor Console
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Remove the floor console. Refer to CONSOLE, FLOOR, BASE, REMOVAL or CONSOLE, FLOOR, END CAP, REMOVAL or CONSOLE, FLOOR, LID, REMOVAL .

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Nuts And Instrument Panel Support Bracket
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Remove the nuts and the instrument panel support bracket.

Fig 6: Knee Blocker
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Remove the kneeblocker. Refer to KNEEBLOCKER, REMOVAL .

Fig 7: Cowl Trim Panel
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Remove the right and left cowl side panels. Refer to PANEL, COWL TRIM, SIDE, REMOVAL .

Fig 8: Lower Instrument Panel
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Remove the bolts (1) and remove the nuts (2) from the lower instrument panel mounts.
NOTE:
Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the steering wheel.
Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to COLUMN, REMOVAL .

Fig 9: Identifying Top Covers & Clips
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CAUTION:
Carefully disengage the retaining clips on the defroster grille. Make sure the tool does not scratch the instrument panel assembly while removing.
Remove the defroster grilles. Refer to GRILLE, DEFROSTER, REMOVAL .

Fig 10: Upper Instrument Panel
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Remove the bolts (2) attaching the instrument panel (1) to the body (3).

Fig 11: Pedal Support Bracket
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Disconnect the electrical connector at the inner side of the pedal support bracket.
Remove the two bolts at the front of the pedal support bracket.
Remove the two bolts from the bottom side of the pedal support bracket.

Fig 12: Center Instrument Panel Attachment
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Remove the instrument panel center bezel.
Disconnect the following electrical connections:
- The control head.
- The Lighter.
- The switch bank.
Remove the fasteners from the center instrument panel attachment.

Fig 13: Upper Instrument Panel Attachment
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Remove the glove box. Refer to GLOVE BOX, INSTRUMENT PANEL, REMOVAL .
Remove the fastener from the upper instrument panel attachment.

Fig 14: Lower Instrument Panel Attachment
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Remove the fastener from the lower instrument panel attachment.

Fig 15: Instrument Panel Electrical Connectors
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Disconnect the two electrical connectors.

Fig 16: Instrument Panel Harness Electrical Connections
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On right hand drive models, disconnect the electrical connectors.
Remove the electrical connections on the instrument panel harness.
Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle compartment.