Removal And Installation: Removal

NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to: Specifications .
Make the SRS system safe.
For additional information, refer to: Standard Workshop Practices .
Remove the instrument panel driver side reinforcement.
For additional information, refer to: Instrument Panel Driver Side Reinforcement .
Remove the passenger side register trim panel.
For additional information, refer to: Passenger Side Register Trim Panel .
Remove the stowage compartment tray.
- Release the 4 clips.
Remove the instrument panel speaker.
For additional information, refer to: Instrument Panel Speaker .
Remove both A-pillar upper trim panels.
For additional information, refer to: 'A' Pillar Trim Panel .
Remove the sunload sensor.
- Release the clips.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the instrument panel passenger side reinforcement upper retaining screws.
Release the passenger air bag module bracket.
- Remove the 2 Torx screws.
Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors from the passenger air bag module.
NOTE: Avoid dropping the screw inside the instrument panel.

Remove 1 Torx screw and 1 bolt, from the instrument panel upper section speaker aperture.
Release the instrument panel wiring harness.
- Release the 2 clips.
With assistance, remove the instrument panel upper section.
- Remove the 5 Torx screws.
NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

Remove the passenger air bag module.
- Remove the 4 nuts.
Remove the windshield defroster duct.
- Remove the 7 screws.