Instrument Panel Upper Section: Removal

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to health and safety warnings in GENERAL INFORMATION . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: Pyrotechnic Device Health and Safety Precautions .
Depower the SRS. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
Release the clips and remove the lower RH instrument panel trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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NOTE: RH shown in illustration,, LH similar.

On both sides, release the clips and remove the trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

On both sides, remove the trim panel.

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Remove the floor console. Refer to: Floor Console .
Remove the A-pillar trim panels. Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel .
Remove the instrument panel speaker. Refer to: Instrument Panel Speaker .
Release the clips and remove the information display trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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Remove the bolts and the information display unit.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
  Torque
  
  : 12 lb.in (1.3 Nm)
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Remove the screw, release the clips and remove the lower center instrument panel trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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Release the clips and remove the finish panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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Remove the switch.
- Disconnect the electrical connector. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Release the clips and remove the RH instrument panel finish panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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Remove the bolt, release the clips and remove the RH instrument panel trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Torque

: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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Release the clips and remove the LH instrument panel trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the IPC bezel.
- Detach the upper steering column trim panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connector. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
  Torque
  
  : 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the bolts and the IPC.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
  Torque
  
  : 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Release the tabs, remove the dampening strap and fully lower the glove compartment door.

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Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the glove compartment close-out.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Remove the bolts the instrument panel speaker mounting bracket.

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Release the clips and remove the defrost grille trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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Remove the bolts.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
  Torque
  
  : 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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Remove the instrument panel upper section bolts.
Torque

: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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Lift instrument panel upper section enough to clear the passenger side air bag and remove.

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