Instrument Panel Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki SX4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect negative cable at battery.
Disable air bag system referring to DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM : Except advanced Air Bag or DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM : Advanced Air Bag.
Remove dash side trims (4) and steering column hole cover (1).
Turn steering wheel to remove steering column cover screws (3).
Remove steering column covers (2).

Fig 1: Removing Steering Column Covers
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Remove glove box (1).
Remove hood latch release lever (2).

Fig 2: Removing Hood Latch Release Lever
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Remove console box referring to CONSOLE BOX COMPONENTS .
Remove instrument panel center lower bracket bolts (1).

Fig 3: Removing Instrument Panel Center Lower Bracket Bolts
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Remove front pillar trims (1).

Fig 4: Removing Front Pillar Trims
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Disconnect instrument panel harness connectors, heater control cables and antenna cable for instrument panel removal.
Remove steering column assembly referring to STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove instrument panel ground wire.
Remove instrument panel mounting bolts (1).
Remove instrument panel (2) with steering support member (3) and instrument panel harness.

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