Removal Procedure
- Remove Turn Signal Switch Bracket (1) - Turn Signal Switch Bracket Replacement
- Remove Front Floor Console (1) - Front Floor Console Replacement (Automatic) Front Floor Console Replacement (Manual)
- Remove Front Floor Console Extension Panel - Left (1) - Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Left Side
- Remove Front Floor Console Extension Panel - Right (1) - Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Right Side
- Remove Windshield Garnish Molding (1) - Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement
- Remove Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover (1) - Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement
- Remove Floor Front Air Outlet Duct - Left Side (2) - Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side
- Remove Radio (2) - Radio Replacement
- Remove Radio Front Center Speaker (2) - Radio Front Center Speaker Replacement
- Remove Instrument Cluster (2) - Instrument Cluster Replacement
- Take caution to ensure the fabric closeout base plate pegs are released prior to removal.
- Remove Head-Up Display Bezel (1) - Head-Up Display Bezel Replacement
- Remove Floor Front Air Outlet Duct - Right Side (3) - Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Right Side
- Remove Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel - Right Side (2) - Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side
- Remove Instrument Panel Bolt (1) (Qty: 5)
- Remove Side Window Defogger Outlet Outer Duct - Left Side (1) - Side Window Defogger Outlet Outer Duct Replacement - Left Side
- Remove Instrument Panel Lower Airbag - Driver Side (2) - Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Driver Side
- Remove Instrument Panel Bolt (1) (Qty: 3)
- Disconnect the data link connector.
- Remove Instrument Panel Bolt (1) (Qty: 4)
- Remove Front Floor Console Rear Air Duct Retainer (1) (Qty: 2)
- Remove Transmission Control Lever Knob (1) - Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement
- Disconnect the selector lever housing (2) from the base (1) by depressing the four retaining tabs (3). Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Actuator Replacement
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Remove Instrument Panel Bolt (1) (Qty: 3)
- Remove Side Window Defogger Outlet Outer Duct - Right Side (1) - Side Window Defogger Outlet Outer Duct Replacement - Right Side
- Remove Instrument Panel Bolt (1) (Qty: 2)
- Remove Instrument Panel Airbag Inflatable Bolt (2) (Qty: 2)
- Remove the electrical connector to the instrument panel inflatable restraint module airbag inflatable.
- Remove the upper right duct air temperature sensor connector.
- Remove Sun Load Temperature and Headlamp Automatic Control Ambient Light Sensor Bezel (1) - Sun Load Temperature and Headlamp Automatic Control Ambient Light Sensor Bezel Replacement
- Note the location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness prior to removal to ensure proper installation.
- Apply tape to the steering column adjustment lever and the surrounding edges of the instrument panel to prevent marring.
- Ensure all instrument panel assembly dowels (side and centre) are released.
- Disconnect the wiring connector to the accessory power receptacle/cigar lighter.
- Loosen and raise the instrument panel assembly (1) to allow access to disconnect the wiring harness from the instrument panel assembly at the indicated points.
- With the aid of an assistant, raise the instrument panel assembly (1) clear of the gear shifter, over the steering column and then remove from the vehicle.
- When replacing the instrument panel assembly (1), transfer all necessary components.
NOTE:
For vehicles fitted with SMART KEY, ensure the electric steering lock mechanism is UNLOCKED before disabling the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
NOTE:
Upon completing this procedure, leave the steering column in the fully lowered and extended position to aid further procedures.
NOTE:
These screws are longer than all other instrument panel assembly fasteners.