Cross Car Beam - Remove And Replace: Removal
- Fully open both front doors.
- Move both front seats to their rearmost positions.
- Adjust the steering column:
- Lower the steering column to its lowest position.
- Fully extend the steering column.
- Open the glove box.
- Remove the underhood storage unit Underhood Storage Unit (Remove And Replace) .
- Remove the defrost mesh grille assembly ASSEMBLY - MESH GRILLE - DEFROST (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the center console assembly Center Console Assembly (Remove And Install) .
- Release the outlet ducts from the front HVAC assembly.NOTE: Components have been removed in this graphic to aid clarity.
- Remove the 2nd row passenger ducts.NOTE: Components have been removed in this graphic to aid clarity.
- Remove the instrument cluster Instrument Cluster (Remove And Replace) .
- Remove the MCU Media Control Unit (Remove And Install) .
- Remove the passenger's knee air bag Knee Air Bag - Front Passenger's (Remove And Replace) .
- Remove the steering column Steering Column (Remove And Replace) .
- Remove the screws (x18) that secure the IP carrier to the dash frame (torque 2 N.m).
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the dash tweeter.
- Lift the IP carrier up, then release the clip that holds the dash tweeter electrical harness to the IP carrier.
- Remove the IP carrier from the vehicle.
- Fold back the carpet on the passenger's side footwell.
- Remove the passenger false floor from the vehicle.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors (x2) from the Driver's Assistance module.
- Remove the screws (x4) that secure the Autopilot ECU module (torque 3.5 N.m).
- Remove the Autopilot ECU module from the vehicle.
- Remove the fasteners that secure the cross car beam to the body of the vehicle (torque 27 N.m).
- Disconnect all electrical connectors, including those that are connected to the PSRCM, cabin fuse boxes, and body control module (BCM).
- Remove the cross car beam from the vehicle.NOTE: The pin guide on the Cross Car Beam may get stuck in the A-pillar. Gently move the cross car beam until the guide is centered correctly.NOTE: The cross car beam is removed with the electrical harness attached.