Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) insulators. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel .
4. Remove the I/P compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Assembly, Door, Striker, and Latch Replacement .
5. Remove the I/P driver knee bolster assembly. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel .
6. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Accessory Trim Plate, Driver Information Display Switch Replacement - Instrument Panel .
7. Remove the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement .
8. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
9. Remove the driver information center. Refer to Accessory Trim Plate, Driver Information Display Switch Replacement - Instrument Panel .
10. Remove the I/P cluster trim plate. Refer to Cluster, Cluster Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel .
11. Remove the I/P cluster. Refer to Cluster, Cluster Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel .
12. Remove the I/P lower trim molding. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel .
13. Remove the I/P steering column opening moldings. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel .
14. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
15. Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Upper Trim Pad, Outer Trim Cover, Fuse Block Access Cover Replacement - Instrument Panel .
16. Remove the steering column assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
17. Remove the front floor console assembly. Refer to Compartment, Door, Latch, Panel, Mat Replacement - Front Floor Console .
18. Remove the front floor console reinforcement. Refer to Bracket, Reinforcement, Side Trim Panel Replacement - Front Floor Console .
19. Remove the front floor console bracket. Refer to Bracket, Reinforcement, Side Trim Panel Replacement - Front Floor Console .
20. Remove the inflatable restraint I/P module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .
21. Remove the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement .
22. Remove the screws for the data link connector. Refer to Data Link Connector Replacement .
23. Remove the carrier cover. Refer to Carrier Cover, Accessory Trim Panel Lower Extension Replacement - Instrument Panel .
24. Remove the lower extension panel. Refer to Carrier Cover, Accessory Trim Panel Lower Extension Replacement - Instrument Panel .

1

Screw, I/P Carrier Trim Cover (Qty: 4)

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

2

Bolt, I/P Carrier (Qty: 2)

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

3

Screw, I/P Carrier (Qty: 4)

Tighten
4 N·m (25 lb in)

4

Screw, I/P Carrier (Qty: 2)

Tighten
4 N·m (25 lb in)

5

Bolt, I/P Carrier Pivot (Qty: 2)

Tighten
25 N·m (18 lb ft)

6

Screw, Passenger Air Bag Module (Qty: 2)

Tighten
4 N·m (25 lb in)

7

Screw, I/P Carrier (Qty: 2)

Tighten
4 N·m (25 lb in)

8

Panel Assembly, I/P

Tip

1. Lift up from the bottom of the I/P in order to release the top retainers.
2. Remove the I/P wiring harness retainers that are attached to the I/P assembly.
3. Remove the I/P panel assembly from the vehicle.