Removal And Installation: Removal

Make the SRS system safe.
Refer to: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- LR2/L359 (Depowering and Repowering).
Remove the windshield wiper motor.
Refer to: Windshield Wiper Motor .
Evacuate the A/C system.
Refer to: Air Conditioning System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - TD4 2.2L Diesel .
Remove both front door assemblies.
Refer to: Front Door .
Remove both A-pillar upper trim panels.
Refer to: 'A' Pillar Trim Panel .
Remove the A-pillar center trim panels.
Release the forward edge of both scuff plate trim panels.
Remove both cowl side trim panels.
Refer to: Cowl Side Trim Panel .
Remove the LH front seat.
Refer to: Front Row Seat .
Remove the transmission selector lever.
Refer to: Selector Lever Assembly .
Remove both floor console extensions.
CAUTION: Cover fiber optic cable connectors to minimize dust ingress and avoid bending the cables in a radius of more than 30 mm.
Release the earth lead.
Release the instrument panel harness from the transmission tunnel.
Remove the auxiliary junction box access cover.
NOTE: LHD illustration shown, RHD is similar.

Release the instrument panel wiring harness.
Remove both of the center, lower ducts from the heater housing.
Disconnect the electric booster heater core.
Disconnect the drain tube from the heater housing.
Disconnect the steering column lower shaft from the steering column.
Disconnect the ECM electrical connectors.
Remove the ECM bracket assembly.
Disconnect the A/C pipes from the TXV.
- Clamp the hoses to minimize coolant loss.
- Rotate the outer ring counter-clockwise and disconnect the hose.
Remove the windshield defroster outer finishers.
- Remove the A-pillar bolt covers.
- Protect the surrounding bodywork and remove the 2 side fixing bolts.
- Remove the 10 bolts.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Install protective covers to interior trim.
- With assistance, remove the instrument panel.