Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING:
Before servicing, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three minutes.
- Disconnect both the negative and positive terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
- Remove front center console (if equipped). Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the combination switch assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove combination meter. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove audio unit (display audio) or AV control unit (Navigation). Refer to Removal and Installation (display audio) or Removal and Installation (Navigation).
- Remove the lighting switch. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Release the clips, then remove the instrument center finisher (LH/RH).
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NOTE: LH side shown; RH similar - Remove the instrument lower panel RH and glove box. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Release the pawls using a suitable tool (A), then pulling upward, remove the center lower IP finisher (1).
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- Remove two upper screws from the center lower IP assembly (1), using a suitable tool (A).
- Remove two lower screws (B) from RH side and LH side using a suitable tool (A), then remove the center lower IP assembly (1).NOTE: RH side shown; LH similar.
- Beginning on the RH side of the instrument panel switch carrier, release the metal clips and pawls using a suitable tool (A), then reposition the instrument panel switch carrier.
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- Disconnect the harness connector from each switch in the instrument panel switch carrier and remove carrier.
- Disconnect the harness connector from the front passenger air bag module and remove the air bag module center bolt from steering member. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the front pillar finisher (LH/RH) and assist grips. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Release the clips, disconnect the harness connectors from tweeters (LH/RH) (if equipped).
- Remove instrument panel and pad assembly screws.
- Disconnect remaining optional equipment harness connectors (if equipped).
- Release instrument panel and pad assembly lifting rearward away from steering member, then carefully remove through front door opening.CAUTION: Always use an assistant to steady the instrument panel and pad assembly during removal.