Instrument Panel Pad - Removal

REMOVAL

Special Tools:






WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.






NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Using trim stick or equivalent, remove the instrument panel end cap. Repeat on opposite side.





3. Remove the fasteners (1, 2) from the close out panel (3) located under the left hand side of the instrument panel.
4. Remove the close out panel (3).





5. Remove the fasteners (1) from the hush/silencer panel (2) located under the glove box area.
6. Remove the hush/silencer panel (2).





7. Using trim stick or equivalent, pry back the top of the lower steering column panel (1).





8. Disconnect the harness (1) from the aspirator (2).
9. Remove the lower steering column panel.
10. If equipped, remove the knee blocker airbag, Knee Blocker Air Bag - Removal.





11. Remove the fasteners (1, 2, 5) securing the lower and upper steering column shrouds.





12. Using trim stick or equivalent, separate the upper and lower steering column shrouds (1, 2) and remove.
13. Remove the steering column as an assembly, Steering Column - Removal.





14. Using trim stick or equivalent, remove the door scuff plate (2).
15. Using trim stick or equivalent, remove the lower cowl panel (1).






NOTE: Left side shown. Right side similar.

16. Remove the A-pillar trim panels, A-Pillar Trim Panel - Removal.
17. Disconnect the electrical connectors located at the left and right A-pillar.





18. Using trim stick or equivalent, remove the defroster grille (1) from the instrument panel.





19. Remove the glove box (1).






NOTE: After removal of the outlet duct, inspect the foam gasket located on the outlet duct for damage, replace if necessary.

20. Using trim stick or equivalent, remove the instrument panel outlet vent/trim (1), Air Outlet - Removal.





21. Using trim stick or equivalent, remove the instrument panel trim (1) located left of the center stack bezel.






CAUTION: Do not disconnect/connect the ICSS/switch bank without referring to the appropriate procedure. The harness connector is very fragile and could be damaged if not properly removed/installed.

22. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the switch-bank (1) to the I/P (4).
23. Using a trim stick, pry the switch-bank away from the I/P and release the two lower clips (3),Instrument Cluster Switch Pod - Removal





24. Remove the two fasteners (2) securing the center trim bezel (1) to the I/P.

CAUTION: Do not disconnect/connect the ICSS/switch bank without referring to the appropriate procedure. The harness connector is very fragile and could be damaged if not properly removed/installed.

25. Using trim stick or equivalent, disengage the snap retainers securing the center trim bezel (1) to access the integrated center stack screen. Do not remove the center stack.
26. Disconnect and remove the integrated center stack screen,. Integrated Center Stack Screen Module - Removal





27. Disconnect the ignition switch module harnesses, Keyless Ignition Node Receiver - Removal
28. Remove the retainers (1) from the Telematics Gateway Module (TGM) (2) and pull out far enough to access the connectors on the back of the TGM.






CAUTION: Pulling the antenna cable straight out of the radio without pulling on the locking antenna connector could damage the cable or radio.

29. Disconnect the antenna(s) (2), RF HUB and UCI cables (4), video cable (3) and wiring connectors (2) from the TGM.
30. Remove the TGM from the vehicle.





31. Using trim stick or equivalent, remove the gap hider trim panel (2) located above the front storage bin (1).





32. Remove the shifter knob (1).





33. Open the console lid.
34. Remove the coin holder and bin liner from inside the console bin.
35. Using trim stick or equivalent, remove and disconnect the shifter bezel (1).





36. Remove the four bolts (1) located in the console storage bin.





37. Disconnect the vehicle harness (1) located near the shifter.





38. Disconnect the auxiliary/USB harness (1) located forward of the shifter.





39. Remove the floor console (1) from the vehicle.





40. Remove and disconnect the storage bin (1) from the instrument panel.
41. Disconnect and remove the 12V power outlet harness.
42. Disconnect the lower I/P courtesy lamp/LED, Courtesy Lamp - Removal.






NOTE: After removal of the outlet duct, inspect the foam gasket located on the outlet duct for damage, replace if necessary.

43. Using trim stick or equivalent, remove the instrument panel outlet vent/trim (1), Air Outlet - Removal.
44. Access and disconnect the headlamp/dimmer switch harness connectors through the outlet vent/trim opening.





45. Remove the foam blocks (2) located just below the instrument cluster (1).
46. Remove the instrument cluster (1), Instrument Cluster - Removal.





47. Remove the I/P to structure bolt (1) located in the cavity area.





48. Remove the I/P to structure bolt (1) located in the center stack cavity area.





49. Remove the two screws located at the top of center stack.





50. Remove the two I/P cover to structure screws located on the side. Repeat on the opposite side.





51. Remove the I/P to structure bolts (1) located in the glove box area.






NOTE: View shown is looking up from under the glove box opening.

52. Remove the I/P pad to structure fasteners (1) located near the glove box striker just under the top of the glove box opening.
53. Remove the fasteners securing the PAB to the structure, Passenger Air Bag - Removal.
54. Disconnect the squib connectors to the passenger side airbag, Passenger Air Bag - Removal.





55. Remove the I/P to structure bolts (1) located in the lower knee blocker area.





56. Remove the nine I/P cover to defroster duct center trim panel fence screws (1).





57. Remove and disconnect the I/P speakers (2), . Instrument Panel
58. Remove the I/P to dash panel fence nut (1). Repeat for the opposite side.
59. Pull on the I/P cover to disengage the snap retainers located around the glove box cavity and lower steering column area.
60. Pull out and rearward on the I/P cover side to disengage the retaining tab. Repeat on the opposite side.
61. With the aid of an assistant, push up and rearward to reposition the I/P cover from the instrument panel structure. Do not remove the I/P cover at this time.





62. Disconnect the pin switch harness connectors (1, 2) located in the upper right hand side of the glove box cavity.
63. Remove the I/P cover from the vehicle.