Cover, Instrument Panel: Removal
- Remove the floor console. Refer to CONSOLE, FLOOR, REMOVAL .
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Lower the steering column in the vehicle. Refer to COLUMN, REMOVAL .
- Remove the left and right side cowl trim panel. Refer to PANEL, COWL TRIM, SIDE, REMOVAL .
- Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL .
- Remove the radio. Refer to RADIO, REMOVAL .
- Remove the instrument panel storage bin. Refer to BIN, INSTRUMENT PANEL, REMOVAL .
- Remove the A-pillar trim panels. Refer to PANEL, A-PILLAR TRIM, REMOVAL .
- Unclip the HVAC ducts on left and right A-pillars.
- Using trim stick or equivalent, separate the retaining clips and remove the defroster grille (1).
- Disconnect and remove the center dash speaker.
- Remove the right silencer panel (1).
- Remove the glove box. Refer to GLOVE BOX, INSTRUMENT PANEL, REMOVAL .
- Remove the instrument panel cover screws around the center dash, around the perimeter, and around the passenger air bag support from the instrument panel reinforcement.
- Remove the two bolts at each end of the defroster grill opening. The bolts are deep in the instrument panel.
- Remove the instrument panel cover from the instrument panel reinforcement disconnecting any electrical connectors as needed.
- Remove and transfer any parts from the cover as necessary.