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Cross Car Beam - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Open all four doors.
  2. Lower the LH and RH front windows.
  3. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install) .
  4. Remove the RH wiper arm. See Wiper Arm - RH (Remove and Replace) .
  5. Remove the LH wiper arm. See Wiper Arm - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  6. Remove the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace) .
  7. Remove the wiper module. See Wiper Module (Remove and Replace) .
  8. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the upper steering column bracket instrument panel carrier to the bulkhead.

    27 N.m (19.9 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 13 mm socket
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  9. Remove the center console assembly. See Center Console Assembly - 1st Row (Remove and Install) .
  10. Adjust the steering column fully rearward and fully down.
  11. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect) .
  12. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel end caps. See END CAP - INSTRUMENT PANEL - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  13. Remove the LH and RH middle A-pillar trims. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  14. Remove the LH instrument panel LH middle trim. See TRIM - MIDDLE - INSTRUMENT PANEL - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  15. Remove the driver knee airbag. However, do not remove the components from the knee airbag assembly after the assembly has been removed from the instrument panel. See Knee Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace) .
  16. Remove the LH sun visor bezel A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  17. Remove the LH upper A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  18. Remove the RH front door sill trim panel. See Trim - Sill Panel - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  19. Remove the RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  20. Fold the RH front cabin carpet aside for access.
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  21. Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the RH footrest panel.
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  22. Remove the bolts (x2) and nuts (x2) that attach the RH footrest panel to the body.

    5 N.m (3.7 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
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  23. Remove the RH footrest panel from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Fold the RH primary support carpet up, and then rotate the footrest panel out of the vehicle.
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  24. Remove the RH sun visor bezel A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  25. Remove the RH upper A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  26. Remove the instrument panel service panel from the center console as an assembly. However, do not remove the cabin temperature sensor fan from the service panel. See Service Panel - Instrument Panel (Remove and Replace) .
  27. Remove the touchscreen. See Touchscreen - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  28. Release the tabs (x4) that attach the instrument panel closeout panel to the instrument panel, and then remove the closeout panel from the instrument panel.
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  29. Remove the RH instrument panel middle trim. See TRIM - MIDDLE - INSTRUMENT PANEL - RH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  30. Remove the main instrument panel decor. See DECOR - INSTRUMENT PANEL - MAIN (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  31. Remove the front passenger knee airbag as an assembly. However, do not remove the components from the knee airbag assembly after the assembly has been removed from the instrument panel. See Knee Airbag - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace) .
  32. Remove the glove box. See GLOVE BOX (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  33. Remove the front passenger instrument panel duct. See Duct - Instrument Panel - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace) .
  34. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the instrument panel carrier cross beam.

    3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
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  35. Disconnect the front passenger airbag electrical connectors (x3).
    NOTE: Pull down the spring loaded locks simultaneously to release the airbag electrical connectors.
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  36. Remove the RH lower instrument panel screws (x3).

    3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T20 bit
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  37. Remove the center lower instrument panel screws (x6).

    3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T20 bit
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  38. Remove the LH lower instrument panel screws (x3).

    3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T20 bit
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  39. Release the instrument cluster electrical harness clip, and then disconnect the electrical connector.
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  40. Release the instrument panel trim electrical harness, and then disconnect the electrical connector.
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  41. Position the lower instrument panel assembly away from the instrument panel sub-assembly.
    NOTE: Datums (x6).
    NOTE: Move the top edge as far rearward as possible without excessive stress on the assembly.
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  42. Release the instrument panel ground harness clip, and then remove the ground harness bolt.

    9 N.m (6.6 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
    NOTE: Take note of the harness routing behind the RH touchscreen bracket.
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  43. With an assistant, remove the instrument panel sub-assembly.
    NOTE: Slide the instrument panel sub-assembly rearward, and then lift the assembly up from the instrument panel carrier.
    NOTE: Make sure the airwave vents and front passenger airbag are clear of lower instrument panel assembly.
    NOTE: Remove the instrument panel sub-assembly out through the RH front door.
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  44. Remove the driver instrument panel duct. See Duct - Instrument Panel - Driver (Remove and Replace) .
  45. Remove the driver outboard jumper duct. See Duct - Jumper - Outboard - Driver (Remove and Replace .
  46. Remove the driver airbag. See Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace) .
  47. Remove the steering yoke/wheel. See Steering Yoke/Wheel (Remove And Replace) .
  48. Remove the steering column upper shroud. See SHROUD - UPPER - STEERING COLUMN (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  49. Remove the steering column lower shroud. See Shroud - Lower - Steering Column (Remove and Replace) .
  50. Remove the lower instrument panel. See INSTRUMENT PANEL - LOWER (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  51. Release the clips (x4) that attach the instrument panel electrical harness at the LH and RH touchscreen brackets.
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  52. Release the clips (x2) that attach the instrument panel electrical harness to the center of the instrument panel carrier.
    NOTE: Once the clips are released, maneuver the instrument panel electrical harness behind both touchscreen brackets into the front passenger side footwell.
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  53. Release the clips (x4) that attach the instrument panel electrical harness to the RH side of the instrument panel carrier.
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  54. Release the clips (x3) that attach the instrument panel electrical harness to the J12 x055 dash connector at the RH body controller, and then disconnect the electrical connector.
    NOTE: Release the lock, and then remove.
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  55. Disconnect the instrument panel electrical harness connector X873 at the top RH side of the car computer gaming board.
    NOTE: Release the lock on the electrical connector before removal.
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  56. Disconnect the car computer electrical connector.
    CAUTION: Press the lock on the underside of the electrical connector before pulling out of the socket. Possible damage to the PCBA may occur if removed without releasing lock first.
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  57. Disconnect the instrument panel electrical harness connectors at the LH side of the car computer (x5).
    NOTE: Release the locks on the electrical connectors before removal.
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  58. Release the clips (x5) that attach the instrument panel electrical harness to the lower center of the instrument panel carrier.
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  59. Release the clips (x3) that attach the glove box USB cable to the instrument panel carrier.
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  60. Release the clips (x3) that attach the instrument panel electrical harness at the upper center of the instrument panel carrier.
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  61. Release the clips (x3) that attach the instrument panel electrical harness to the LH center side of the instrument panel carrier.
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  62. Disconnect the steering column control module electrical connector.
    NOTE: Remove the retaining clip on the electrical connector, then release the electrical connector, and then remove the remaining broken clip the electrical connector.
    NOTE: Discard the retaining clip after removal.
    NOTE: Originally installed clip is black; replacement clip is orange.
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  63. Release the clips (x5) that attach the instrument panel electrical harness to J12 x035 dash connector at the LH body controller, and then disconnect the electrical connector.
    NOTE: Release the lock, and then remove.
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  64. Disconnect the instrument panel electrical harness connector x947F.
    NOTE: Release the locking tab before removal.
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  65. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the instrument panel cowl link.

    6 N.m (4.4 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
    NOTE: Only remove the bolts from the instrument panel carrier and the HVAC assembly.
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  66. Remove the instrument panel electrical harness from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Maneuver the RH side of the harness underneath the instrument panel cowl link, and then maneuver the LH side of the harness up and over the steering column.
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  67. Remove the nuts (x4) that attach the steering column to the steering column bracket, and then rotate and set aside the steering column.

    15 N.m (11.1 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 13 mm deep socket
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  68. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH side of the cross car beam.

    27 N.m (19.9 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 13 mm socket
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  69. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the RH side of the cross car beam.

    27 N.m (19.9 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 13 mm socket
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  70. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the cross car beam to the toeboard bracket.

    27 N.m (19.9 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 13 mm socket
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  71. Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly.

    8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
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  72. Remove the cross car beam from the body and the HVAC assembly.
    NOTE: Datums (x4).
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  73. With an assistant, remove the cross car beam from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Avoid contact with seats and inner door panel.
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  74. Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the touchscreen brackets.

    8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 13 mm socket
    NOTE: Datums (x4)
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