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Pad, Instrument Panel: Removal: Removal

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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, then 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 accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.

Fig 1: Instrument Panel End Cap
GC0147051Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
NOTE:

LHD model shown in illustrations, RHD model similar.

  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, remove the instrument panel end cap. Repeat on opposite side.
    Fig 2: Fasteners & Close Out Panel
    GC0147704Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Remove the fasteners (1, 2) from the close out panel (3) located under the left hand side of the instrument panel.
  4. Remove the close out panel (3).
    Fig 3: Push Pin Fasteners And Lower Silencer Panel
    GC0139144Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Remove the fasteners (1) from the hush/silencer panel (2) located under the glove box area.
  6. Remove the hush/silencer panel (2).
    Fig 4: Lower Steering Column Panel
    GC0147697Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, pry back the top of the lower steering column panel (1).
    Fig 5: Harness & Aspirator
    GC0147688Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Disconnect the harness (1) from the aspirator (2).
  9. Remove the lower steering column panel.
  10. If equipped, remove the knee blocker airbag. Refer to AIR BAG, KNEE BLOCKER, REMOVAL .
    Fig 6: Tilt Lever, Three Screws & Gap Hider Clips
    GC0147696Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Remove the fasteners (1, 2, 5) securing the lower and upper steering column shrouds.
    Fig 7: Upper Shroud
    GC0147689Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  12. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, separate the upper and lower steering column shrouds (1, 2) and remove.
  13. Remove the steering column as an assembly. Refer to COLUMN, REMOVAL .
    Fig 8: Door Scuff Plate & Lower Cowl Panel
    GC0147695Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  14. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, remove the door scuff plate (2).
  15. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, remove the lower cowl panel (1).
    Fig 9: Electrical Connectors Located At Left & Right A-Pillar
    GC0128994Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, Right side similar.

  16. Remove the A-pillar trim panels. Refer to PANEL, A-PILLAR TRIM, REMOVAL .
  17. Disconnect the electrical connectors located at the left and right A-pillar.
    Fig 10: Defroster Grille
    GC0147694Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  18. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, remove the defroster grille (1) from the instrument panel.
    Fig 11: Glove Box Bin
    GC0147693Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  19. Remove the glove box (1).
    Fig 12: Instrument Panel Outlet Vent/Trim
    GC0147731Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    After removal of the outlet duct, inspect the foam gasket located on the outlet duct for damage, replace if necessary.

  20. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, remove the instrument panel outlet vent/trim (1). Refer to OUTLET, AIR, FRONT, REMOVAL .
    Fig 13: Instrument Panel Trim
    GC0147733Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  21. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, remove the instrument panel trim (1) located left of the center stack bezel.
    Fig 14: Two Screws, Switch-Bank, IP & Clips
    GC0147711Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    CAUTION:

    Do not disconnect/connect the ICSS/switch bank without referring to the appropriate procedure. The harness connector is very fragile and could be damaged if not properly removed/installed.

  22. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the switch-bank (1) to the I/P (4).
  23. Using a trim stick, pry the switch-bank away from the I/P and release the two lower clips (3). Refer to POD, SWITCH BANK, REMOVAL .
    Fig 15: Fasteners & Bezel
    GC0147734Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  24. Remove the two fasteners (2) securing the center trim bezel (1) to the I/P.
    CAUTION:

    Do not disconnect/connect the ICSS/switch bank without referring to the appropriate procedure. The harness connector is very fragile and could be damaged if not properly removed/installed.

  25. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, disengage the snap retainers securing the center trim bezel (1) to access the integrated center stack screen. Do not remove the center stack. 
  26. Disconnect and remove the integrated center stack screen. Refer to MODULE, INTEGRATED CENTER STACK SCREEN, REMOVAL .
    Fig 16: Retainers & Telematics Gateway Module (TGM)
    GC0147702Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  27. Disconnect the ignition switch module harnesses. Refer to MODULE, KEYLESS IGNITION NODE, REMOVAL .
  28. Remove the retainers (1) from the Telematics Gateway Module (TGW) (2) and pull out far enough to access the connectors on the back of the TGW.
    Fig 17: Antenna(s), Video Cable, RF HUB, Wiring Connectors And UCI Cables
    GC0144027Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    CAUTION:

    Pulling the antenna cable straight out of the radio without pulling on the locking antenna connector could damage the cable or radio.

  29. Disconnect the antenna(s) (2), RF HUB and UCI cables (4), video cable (3) and wiring connectors (2) from the TGW.
  30. Remove the TGW from the vehicle.
    Fig 18: Gap Hider Trim Panel & Front Storage Bin
    GC0147708Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  31. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, remove the gap hider trim panel (2) located above the front storage bin (1).
    Fig 19: Shifter Knob
    GC0147747Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  32. Remove the shifter knob (1).
    Fig 20: Shifter Bezel
    GC0147710Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  33. Open the console lid.
  34. Remove the coin holder and bin liner from inside the console bin.
  35. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, remove and disconnect the shifter bezel (1).
    Fig 21: Console Bin Bolts
    GC0147086Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  36. Remove the four bolts (1) located in the console storage bin.
    Fig 22: Vehicle Harness
    GC0147748Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  37. Disconnect the vehicle harness (1) located near the shifter.
    Fig 23: Auxiliary/USB Harness
    GC0147749Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  38. Disconnect the auxiliary/USB harness (1) located forward of the shifter.
    Fig 24: Floor Console
    GC0147709Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  39. Remove the floor console (1) from the vehicle.
    Fig 25: Storage Bin
    GC0147707Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  40. Remove and disconnect the storage bin (1) from the instrument panel.
  41. Disconnect and remove the 12V power outlet harness.
  42. Disconnect the lower I/P courtesy lamp/LED. Refer to LAMP, COURTESY, INSTRUMENT PANEL, REMOVAL .
    Fig 26: Instrument Panel Outlet Vent/Trim
    GC0147732Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    After removal of the outlet duct, inspect the foam gasket located on the outlet duct for damage, replace if necessary.

  43. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, remove the instrument panel outlet vent/trim (1). Refer to OUTLET, AIR, FRONT, REMOVAL .
  44. Access and disconnect the headlamp/dimmer switch harness connectors through the outlet vent/trim opening.
    Fig 27: Foam Blocks & Instrument Cluster
    GC0147736Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  45. Remove the foam blocks (2) located just below the instrument cluster (1).
  46. Remove the instrument cluster (1). Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 28: I/P To Structure Bolt
    GC0147741Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  47. Remove the I/P to structure bolt (1) located in the cavity area.
    Fig 29: I/P To Structure Bolts
    GC0147742Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  48. Remove the I/P to structure bolt (1) located in the center stack cavity area.
    Fig 30: Two Screws
    GC0147735Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  49. Remove the two screws located at the top of center stack.
    Fig 31: Two I/P Cover Screws
    GC0147743Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  50. Remove the two I/P cover to structure screws located on the side. Repeat on the opposite side.
    Fig 32: I/P To Structure Bolts
    GC0147692Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  51. Remove the I/P to structure bolts (1) located in the glove box area.
    Fig 33: Structure Fasteners
    GC0139154Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    View shown is looking up from under the glove box opening.

  52. Remove the I/P pad to structure fasteners (1) located near the glove box striker just under the top of the glove box opening.
  53. Remove the fasteners securing the PAB to the structure. Refer to AIR BAG, PASSENGER, REMOVAL .
  54. Disconnect the squib connectors to the passenger side airbag. Refer to AIR BAG, PASSENGER, REMOVAL .
    Fig 34: I/P To Structure Bolts
    GC0147698Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  55. Remove the I/P to structure bolts (1) located in the lower knee blocker area.
    Fig 35: Duct Center Trim Panel Fence Screws
    GC0147765Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  56. Remove the nine I/P cover to defroster duct center trim panel fence screws (1).
    Fig 36: I/P Speakers
    GC0147737Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  57. Remove and disconnect the I/P speakers (2). Refer to SPEAKER, REMOVAL .
  58. Remove the I/P to dash panel fence nut (1). Repeat for the opposite side.
  59. Pull on the I/P cover to disengage the snap retainers located around the glove box cavity and lower steering column area.
  60. Pull out and rearward on the I/P cover side to disengage the retaining tab. Repeat on the opposite side.
  61. With the aid of an assistant, push up and rearward to reposition the I/P cover from the instrument panel structure.Do not remove the I/P cover at this time. 
    Fig 37: Pin Switch Harness Connectors
    GC0139160Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  62. Disconnect the pin switch harness connectors (1, 2) located in the upper right hand side of the glove box cavity.
  63. Remove the I/P cover from the vehicle.
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