Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. Avoid exposing any modules to static electrical charges, as this may cause damage to the modules.

1. Remove the driver air bag module.
2. Remove the passenger air bag module.
3. Close the glove compartment.
4. If equipped, remove the floor console.







5. Position the speed control servo aside.
1 Disconnect the electrical connector.
2 Remove the nuts.
3 Position the speed control servo aside.







6. Disconnect the LH engine compartment in-line electrical connector.
- Release the wiring harness locators.







7. Disconnect the brake fluid sensor electrical connector.







8. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor electrical connector.
- Release the wiring harness locators.







9. Disconnect the LH engine compartment in-line electrical connectors.







10. Unseat the LH wiring harness grommet.







11. Disconnect the blower motor electrical connector.







12. Disconnect the A/C pressure cut-off switch electrical connector.







13. Disconnect the RH engine compartment in-line wiring harness connectors.







14. Disconnect the vacuum line at the intake manifold.







15. Disconnect the blower motor controller electrical connector.
- Release the wiring harness locators.
16. Remove the RH front wheel and tire assembly.







17. Remove the upper fender splash shield bolts.







18. Remove the lower fender splash shield bolt and locator.







19. Position the fender splash shield away from the dash panel.







20. Unlock the wiring harness guide.







21. Unseat the RH wiring harness grommet.
22. Install the RH front wheel and tire assembly.







23. Remove the RH instrument panel lower insulator.
1 Remove the pin-type retainers.
2 Release the locking tab.
3 Remove the instrument panel lower insulator.
- Disconnect the courtesy lamp.







24. Remove the LH and RH scuff plates.







25. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar lower trim panels.







26. Disconnect the antenna cable in-line connector.







27. Remove the RH ground bolts.







28. Disconnect the RH bulkhead electrical connectors.
1 Loosen the bolt.
2 Disconnect the RH bulkhead electrical connectors.







29. If equipped, disconnect the Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) hose from the evaporator housing.







30. Position the LH and RH door weatherstrip seals aside.







31. Feed the RH wiring harness through the dash panel.







32. Disconnect the climate control head vacuum harness connector.







33. Remove the pin-type retainer and the instrument panel tunnel brace cover.







34. Remove the instrument panel tunnel brace.
1 Remove the nuts.
2 Remove the instrument panel tunnel brace.







35. Remove the LH instrument panel insulator.
1 Remove the pin-type retainers.
2 Remove the LH instrument panel insulator.
- Disconnect the courtesy lamp.







36. Remove the instrument panel lower steering column opening cover.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the instrument panel lower steering column opening cover.







37. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.







38. Disconnect the parking brake release vacuum connector.







39. Disconnect the vacuum connector.







40. Position the steering column brace aside.
1 Remove the nut.
2 Position the steering column brace aside.







41. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering column shaft.
1 Remove and discard the pinch bolt.
2 Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering column shaft.







42. If equipped, disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column.
1 Disconnect the cable from the steering column shift tube lever.
2 Disconnect the cable from the steering column bracket.







43. Remove the LH ground bolt.







44. Disconnect the LH wiring harness connectors.







45. Remove the defroster opening grille.
- If equipped, disconnect the electrical connectors.







46. Remove the three instrument panel cowl top screws.







47. Remove the RH instrument panel cowl side nut.







48. Remove the upper LH instrument panel cowl side nut.







49. Remove the lower LH instrument panel cowl side bolt.
50. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.

NOTE:
- Two technicians are needed to carry out this step.
- Feed the LH wiring harness through the dash panel while carrying out this step.