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Panel, Instrument: Removal: Removal

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CAUTION:

Do not attempt to remove the instrument panel as an assembly. The instrument panel cover/pad must be removed prior.

Fig 1: Drivers Side Vehicle Harnesses
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  1. Remove the instrument panel cover/pad. Refer to PAD, INSTRUMENT PANEL, REMOVAL .
  2. Disconnect the vehicle harnesses (1, 2) located on the driver side of the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Occupant Restraint Controller Harness
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  3. Disconnect the harness (1) from the occupant restraint controller. Refer to MODULE, OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER, REMOVAL .
    Fig 3: Body Control Module Harness
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  4. Disconnect the harness (1) from the body control module located on the lower passenger side.
    Fig 4: HVAC Housing Actuator Harness
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  5. Disconnect the harness (1) from the HVAC housing actuator.
    Fig 5: HVAC Housing Blower Motor Harness
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  6. Disconnect the harness (1) from the HVAC housing blower motor.
    Fig 6: HVAC Housing Harness
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  7. Detach the harness (1) from the HVAC housing.
    Fig 7: HVAC Housing Power Module Harness
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  8. Disconnect the harness (1) from the HVAC housing power module.
    Fig 8: HVAC Housing Actuator Harness
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  9. Detach the harness retainer from the I/P structure.
  10. Disconnect the harness (2) from the HVAC housing actuator.
    Fig 9: HVAC Housing Bolt (Right Side)
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  11. Remove the I/P structure to HVAC housing bolt (1) located on the right side of the HVAC housing.
    Fig 10: HVAC Housing Bolt (Left Side)
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  12. Remove the I/P structure to HVAC housing bolt (1) located on the left side of the HVAC housing.
    Fig 11: HVAC Housing Bolts
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  13. Remove the I/P structure to HVAC housing bolts (1) located in the center of the structure.
    Fig 12: Outboard HVAC Fastener
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  14. Remove the fastener (1) securing the outboard HVAC duct to the I/P structure/support.
    Fig 13: HVAC Housing Near Center Bezel Fastener
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  15. Remove the fastener (1) securing the duct to the HVAC housing near the center bezel area on the LH side.
    Fig 14: Duct To HVAC Housing Fastener
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  16. Remove the fastener (1) securing the duct to the HVAC housing near the center bezel area on the RH side.
    Fig 15: I/P Structure To Center Floor Bracket Fastener
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  17. Remove the fastener (1) securing the I/P structure to the center floor bracket. Repeat on the opposite side.
    Fig 16: Upper Brackets
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  18. Remove the two fence bolts (2) securing the upper brackets (1).
    Fig 17: I/P Structure Bolts
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  19. Remove the two bolts (1) securing the I/P structure side to the vehicle. Repeat for the opposite side.
    Fig 18: I/P Structure
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  20. With the help of an assistant, lift the I/P structure (1) and upper HVAC ductwork up and rearward.
  21. Remove the I/P structure (1) from the vehicle. If necessary, separate the ductwork from the structure.