Removal Procedure

Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
Remove the instrument panel (I/P). Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .
Disconnect the I/P wiring harness connectors and position out of the way. Refer to Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Replacement .
Remove the body control module (BCM). Refer to Body Control Module Replacement .
Remove the I/P air outlet ducts. Refer to Instrument Panel Air Outlet Ducts Replacement .
Remove the center air outlet. Refer to Center Air Outlet Replacement .
Remove the defroster duct. Refer to Defroster Air Outlet Duct Replacement .
Remove the bolt holding the HVAC module to the bracket on the I/P carrier, this bolt is located under the right side window defogger duct.
Remove the bolt holding the HVAC module to the bracket on the I/P carrier, this bolt is located under the left side window defogger duct.
Remove the bolt holding the HVAC module to the bracket on the I/P carrier, this bolt is located on the rear right center of the I/P carrier.
Remove the bolt holding the brake pedal bracket on the I/P carrier, this bolt is located on the upper rear side of the bracket.
Remove the ground wire bolts on the lower I/P carrier on the right and left sides.
Remove the bolts holding the steering column support bracket on the cowl panel brace.

Fig 1: View Of Bolts/Screws For IP Carrier And Cross Vehicle Beam To Hinge Pillar

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