Instrument Panel Cross-Car Beam (G2300535): Removal

WARNING:

Take extra care when handling supplemental restraint system (SRS) components.
To avoid accidental deployment, the restraints control module backup power supply must be depleted. Wait at least two minutes after disconnecting the battery ground cable(s) before commencing any repair or adjustment to the supplemental restraint system (SRS), or any component(s) adjacent to the SRS sensors. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, do not use radio key code savers when working on the supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
Do not probe supplemental restraint system (SRS) electrical connectors.

CAUTION: Do not use excessive force to remove the component. Make sure that all fixings are fully released.

NOTE:

This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: 12V SYSTEM DISCONNECT .
Remove the windshield wiper motor.
Refer to: WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR .
Remove the instrument panel.
Refer to: INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Remove the front right treadplate.
Refer to: FRONT RIGHT TREADPLATE .
Remove the front left treadplate.
Refer to: FRONT LEFT TREADPLATE .
Remove the front right floor carpet.
Refer to: FRONT FLOOR CARPET .
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Remove the instrument panel cross-car beam 2 outside bolts.
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- Release the wiring harness from the 2 clips.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the right side air duct.
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- Release the wiring harness from the clip.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the left side air duct.
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Remove the 2 front air ducts.
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- Release the rear footwell air duct from the 2 studs.
- Remove the rear footwell air duct.
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Reposition the rear floor carpet.
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- Release the wiring harness clip.
- Remove the 4 fasteners.
- Remove the Infotainment Master Controller (IMC) air duct bracket.
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- Disconnect the 5 electrical connectors from the IMC.
- Release the wiring harness clip.
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- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
- Release the wiring harness from the 3 clips.
- Remove the ground connection bolt.
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- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Release the wiring harness from the 2 clips.
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Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
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- Release the diagnostic connector.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the left side footwell air duct temperature sensor.
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- Remove the bolt.
- Remove the left side footwell air duct.
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- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the bolt.
- Remove the right side footwell air duct.
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Disconnect the 5 electrical connectors.
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- Release the wiring harness clip.
- Remove the 6 bolts.
- Remove the inner bracket.
NOTE: If equipped.

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- Disconnect the electrical connector from the steering column.
- Release the wiring harness clip.
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Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors.
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- Remove and discard the steering column flexible coupling bolt.
- Release the steering column flexible coupling.
- Remove the 4 bolts from the steering column.
- Remove the steering column assembly.
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- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the instrument panel cross-car beam center bracket.
NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

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- Remove the 2 nuts.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the instrument panel cross-car beam lower bracket.
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Remove the 4 bolts.
CAUTION: Make sure the instrument panel cross-car beam is supported.

NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

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Remove the 2 bolts.
CAUTION: Make sure the wiring harness and electrical connectors are not damaged during this operation.

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Release the instrument panel cross-car beam.
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- Disconnect the 4 electrical connectors.
- Release the wiring harness clip.
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With assistance, remove the instrument panel cross-car beam and wiring harness.
NOTE: Only do the following step(s) if a new component is to be installed.

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- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the 4 ground connection bolts.
- Release the 20 wiring harness clips.
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Remove the instrument panel wiring harness.
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- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the instrument panel bracket.