Instrument Panel - Removal

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Remove center console closeout panel.

3. Remove front floor console assembly.

4. Remove floor console base assembly two screws attaching L-brackets to instrument panel.

5. Remove nuts attaching the floor braces to instrument panel.





6. Remove steering column opening cover.





7. Remove the four inflatable knee blocker mounting screws.

8. Remove two screws attaching instrument panel trim outlet plate.





9. Using a Trim Stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the locking tabs attaching instrument panel trim plate.

10. Disengage braking brake handle from brake park release bracket, leave rod engaged.





11. Remove instrument panel reinforcement.

12. Disconnect bulkhead wiring harness connectors.

13. Disconnect body control module wiring connectors.

14. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds.

15. Disconnect steering column wiring connectors.





16. Disconnect steering column pinch bolt and retaining nuts (4).

17. Disconnect brake light wiring connectors.

18. Remove steering column retaining nuts.

19. Remove shift interlock cable.

20. Remove both left and right side A-pillar trim.

21. Remove and discard instrument panel end caps.

22. Remove both front door sill scuff plates.

23. Remove both cowl side trim panel.

24. Disconnect the antenna lead connector.

25. Remove the glove box:
a. Push in on sides of glove box bin and lower door.
b. Pivot glove box downward and disengage hinge hooks from instrument panel.
c. Remove glove box from vehicle.

26. Disconnect the airbag module electrical connector.

27. Remove top cover.





28. Remove mounting screws attaching right instrument panel side cowl bracket (roll down).

29. Disconnect HVAC electrical connectors.

30. Disconnect the three electrical connectors behind cowl panel.

31. Disconnect right side electrical connector from A-pillar.





32. Remove the two screws attaching the instrument panel frame to the dash panel below windshield opening.

33. With the help of an assistant remove the instrument panel from vehicle. Lift the instrument panel up off the HVAC so you won't damage the sealing surface of the distribution duct.


If the instrument panel is being replaced, transfer all parts to the new instrument panel assembly.