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Instrument Panel Assembly: Removal

  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove center console closeout panel. (Refer to CENTER CONSOLE CLOSEOUT PANEL ).
  3. Remove front floor console assembly. (Refer to FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE ).
  4. Remove floor console base assembly two screws attaching L-brackets to instrument panel. (Refer to FLOOR CONSOLE BASE ASSEMBLY ).
  5. Remove nuts attaching the floor braces to instrument panel (Fig 1 ). (Refer to REMOVAL  ).
    Fig 1: Removing Floor Bracket And Braces To Instrument Panel
    G03571727Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Remove steering column opening cover. (Refer to REMOVAL  ).
  7. Remove inflatable knee blocker four mounting screws (Fig 2 ).
  8. Remove two screws attaching instrument panel trim outlet plate (Fig 3 ).
  9. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the locking tabs attaching instrument panel trim plate.
  10. Disengage braking brake handle from brake park release bracket, leave rod engaged.
  11. Remove instrument panel reinforcement (Fig 4 ).
  12. Disconnect bulkhead wiring harness connectors.
  13. Disconnect body control module wiring connectors.
  14. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds. (Refer to SHROUD - LOWER ) and (Refer to SHROUD - UPPER ).
  15. Disconnect steering column wiring connectors.
  16. Disconnect steering column pinch bolt and retaining nuts (4). (Refer to INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ).
  17. Disconnect brake light wiring connectors.
  18. Remove steering column retaining nuts (Fig 5 ).
  19. Remove shift interlock cable. (Refer to SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE ).
  20. Remove both left and right side A-pillar trim. (Refer to A-PILLAR TRIM ).
  21. Remove instrument panel end caps. (Refer to REMOVAL  ).
  22. Remove both front door sill scuff plates. (Refer to FRONT DOOR SILL SCUFF PLATE ).
  23. Remove both cowl side trim panel. (Refer to COWL SIDE TRIM PANEL ).
    Fig 2: Removing Inflatable Knee Blocker
    G03571728Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    Fig 3: Removing Park Brake Release Handle & Steering Column Outer Cover
    G03571729Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    Fig 4: Removing Instrument Panel Lower Reinforcement
    G03571730Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    Fig 5: Removing Top Cover And Instrument Panel
    G03571731Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    Fig 6: Removing Instrument Panel Top Cover
    G03571732Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  24. Disconnect the antenna lead connector. (Refer to ANTENNA CABLE ).
  25. Remove the glove box:
    1. Push in on sides of glove box bin and lower door.
    2. Pivot glove box downward and disengage hinge hooks from instrument panel.
    3. Remove glove box from vehicle.
  26. Disconnect the airbag module electrical connector.
  27. Remove top cover (Fig 6 ). (Refer to REMOVAL  ).
  28. Remove mounting screws attaching right instrument panel side cowl bracket (roll down) (Figure ).
  29. Disconnect HVAC electrical connectors.
  30. Disconnect (3) electrical connectors behind cowl panel.
  31. Disconnect right side electrical connector from A-pillar.
  32. Remove the (2) screws attaching the instrument panel frame to the dash panel below windshield opening. (Figure )
  33. With the help of an assistant remove the instrument panel from vehicle. Lift the instrument panel up off the HVAC so you won't damage the sealing surface of the distribution duct.

    If the instrument panel is being replaced, transfer all parts to the new instrument panel assembly.

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