Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the driver's air bag module from the steering wheel, if equipped. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
- Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
- Remove the steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
- Remove the signal lamp switch and the wiper switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement and Wipers/Washer Switch Replacement .
- Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
- Remove the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
- Remove the side cover.
- Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
- Remove the instrument panel center vents.
- Remove the cigar lighter and ashtray.
- Remove the cupholder.
- Remove the A/C controller from the instrument. Refer to HVAC Control Assembly Replacement .
- Remove the audio system from the instrument panel. Refer to Radio Replacement .
- Remove the digital clock.
- Remove the glove box assembly from the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
- Disconnect the ALDL connector.
- Remove the instrument panel bolts behind the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) controls.
- Remove the instrument panel bolts above the steering column.
- Remove the instrument panel bolts from the ends of the instrument panel.
- Remove the instrument panel end screws.
- Remove the tie-bar retaining bolts.
- Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution
.