Instrument Panel

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1.

Remove the driver seat. For additional information, refer to Seating .

2.

Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to Console - Floor .

3.

Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to Steering Column .

4.

Remove the weatherstripping from the front door openings near the instrument panel.

5.

Remove the LH and RH instrument panel side trim panels.

6.

Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation .

7.

Remove the LH and RH scuff plates.

8.

Remove the steering column opening trim panel.
- Remove the 2 steering column opening trim panel screws.
  - To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Disengage the steering column opening trim panel from the retaining clips.
- Disconnect the electrical connector and aspirator hose, if equipped.

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9.

Remove the bolt and the hood opening handle.
- Position the handle aside.

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10.

Disconnect the LH bulkhead electrical connector from under the steering column.

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11.

Disconnect the center bulkhead electrical connectors from under the steering column.

12.

Disconnect the RH bulkhead electrical connector from under the steering column.

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13.

Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the left cowl panel side.

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14.

Disconnect the 4 electrical connectors, pin type retainers and the antenna lead-in cable from the right cowl panel side.

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15.

Disconnect the 2 A/C electrical connectors from inside the glove compartment.

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16.

Disconnect the small Restraints Control Module (RCM) electrical connector.

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17.

Remove the LH pushpin retainer and position the carpet aside.

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18.

Remove the LH pushpin retainer from the instrument panel-to-A/C duct.

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19.

Remove the 3 LH instrument panel-to-floor bolts.
- To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).

20.

Remove the RH pushpin retainer and position the carpet aside.

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21.

Remove the screw from the RH instrument panel brace-to-A/C duct.

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22.

Remove the RH instrument panel-to-floor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).

23.

Remove the 2 nuts and the LH instrument panel brace-to-A/C duct.

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24.

Remove and discard the steering column shaft-to-steering column pinch bolt.
- To install, use a new steering column shaft-to-steering column pinch and tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).

25.

Detach the steering column shaft from the steering column.

26.

Remove the upper cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to Front End Body Panels .

27.

Remove the instrument panel-to-front of dash bolt.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

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28.

NOTE: The Torx ® head bolt is not completely removed. The bolt is pulled out far enough to allow for clearance when removing the instrument panel.

Completely loosen the LH instrument panel Torx ® head bolt from inside the LH door opening.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

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29.

Remove the 2 LH instrument panel bolts from inside the LH door opening.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

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30.

Remove the LH instrument panel-to-body bolt.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

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31.

Remove the RH instrument panel bolt.
- To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).

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32.

Remove the RH instrument panel-to-body bolt.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

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33.

NOTE: To avoid damage to the instrument panel, this step requires the help of an assistant.

NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are not hindered before removing the instrument panel or damage to the components may occur.

NOTE: Rotate the instrument panel as necessary to remove from the vehicle.

Remove the instrument panel.

34.

NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, use an assistant when positioning the instrument panel to the vehicle.

NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are correctly routed when installing the instrument panel or damage to the components may occur.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.