Removal Note

Remove the steering column. See STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Remove the screws (1) and position the parking brake release handle (2) aside.

Fig 1: Identifying Parking Brake Release Handle & Screws
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Disconnect the brake pedal position (BPP) switch connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Brake Pedal Position Switch Connector
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If equipped, disconnect the clutch pedal position (CPP) switch connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Clutch Pedal Position Switch Connector
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Remove the right hand and left hand scuff plates.
Remove both A-pillar trim panels.
Remove both front side trim panels.
Remove the instrument panel fuse panel opening door.
From inside the engine compartment, disconnect the engine compartment fuse box from the bracket and position aside.
Remove the bulkhead wiring harness from inside the engine compartment.

Fig 4: Removing Bulkhead Wiring Harness From Inside Engine Compartment
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Remove the bulkhead connector insulator.

Fig 5: Removing Bulkhead Connector Insulator
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Unclip the bulkhead connectors from the dash panel.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Bulkhead Connectors From Dash Panel
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Remove the instrument panel valance panel.
Release the airbag diagnostic monitor locking tab (1).
Disconnect the airbag diagnostic monitor connector (2).

Fig 7: Disconnecting Airbag Diagnostic Monitor Connector
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Remove the passenger-side air bag module. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
Disconnect the blend door actuator connector.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Blend Door Actuator Connector
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Disconnect the climate control vacuum harness connector.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Climate Control Vacuum Harness Connector
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Disconnect the radio antenna cable in-line connector.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Radio Antenna Cable In-Line Connector
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Raise and secure the glove compartment.
- Press the release tabs inward while raising the glove compartment.
Disconnect the electrical connectors and the ground wires on the right hand cowl panel.

Fig 11: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors And Ground Wires On Right Hand Cowl Panel
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Remove the instrument panel brace bolt under the steering column.

Fig 12: Removing Instrument Panel Brace Bolt Under Steering Column
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Remove the right hand instrument panel cowl side bolt.

Fig 13: Removing Right Hand Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolt
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Remove the left hand instrument panel cowl side bolts.

Fig 14: Removing Left Hand Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolts
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Position the instrument panel away from the dash panel.
Disconnect the instrument panel to main harness.

Fig 15: Disconnecting Instrument Panel To Main Harness
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NOTE:
- Two technicians are required to perform this step.
Remove the instrument panel.
- If necessary, transfer the components to the new instrument panel.