Removal

1. Disable the SIR system.
2. Remove instrument panel upper trim:
a. Remove screws located under upper trim panel on passenger side of vehicle.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage VIN plate when removing or replacing instrument panel upper trim.

b. Disengage clips at locations by grasping edges of instrument panel upper trim and lifting up.
c. Disengage hook-and-loop fastener attachments at rear of instrument panel upper trim by reaching under panel and lifting straight up.
d. Raise instrument panel upper trim enough to clear VIN plate.




3. Loosen steering column filler panel bolts.

NOTE: Do not remove weatherstrips. Adhesion will be lost if removed.




4. Remove left endcap assembly.
a. Remove screws.
b. Carefully disengage clips at I/P retainer assembly locations. Use of a blunt tool will aid in disengaging clips.
c. Maneuver the assemblies past inner I/P retainer assembly and weatherstrips.




5. Remove screws from lower steering column shroud.
6. Lower steering column by pushing down on steering column adjusting handle.
7. Lift and remove upper shroud from steering column.




8. Remove I/P bezel:
a. Disengage clips from retainer assembly by grasping edges of bezel near clip location and pull outward.
b. Depress wiring connector tabs and remove harnesses from dimmer/traction control switch assembly.




9. Remove instrument panel cluster:
a. Remove screws.
b. Disconnect electrical connector from I/P cluster by squeezing tabs on each side of connector.