Instrument Panel Removal And Installation: Removal

Disconnect negative cable at battery.
Remove driver side instrument panel under cover (1) and passenger side instrument panel under cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Driver Side Instrument Panel Under Cover And Passenger Side Instrument Panel Under Cover
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Disable air bag system referring to DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM (ADVANCED AIR BAG) or DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM (EXCEPT ADVANCED AIR BAG) .
Remove steering column hole cover (1).
Turn steering wheel to remove steering column cover screws (3).
Remove steering column covers (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Cover Screws
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Remove glove box (1).
Remove hood latch release lever (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Hood Latch Release Lever
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Remove console box referring to CONSOLE BOX COMPONENTS .
Remove front pillar trims (1) front side sill scuffs (2) and dash side trims (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Front Pillar Trims Front Side Sill Scuffs And Dash Side Trims
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Disconnect instrument panel harness connectors, inside air temperature sensor duct and antenna cable instrument panel removal.
Remove steering column mounting referring to STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove instrument panel ground wire.
Remove instrument panel mounting bolts (1).
Remove instrument panel (2) with steering support member and instrument panel harness.

Fig 5: Identifying Instrument Panel With Steering Support Member And Instrument Panel Harness
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