Instrument Panel Cover - Removal
REMOVAL
Special Tools:
1. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle. Instrument Panel - Removal
2. Remove the headlamp switch.
3. Remove the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN). Wireless Ignition Node Receiver - Removal
4. Remove the instrument panel speakers. Instrument Panel
5. Using Trim Stick or equivalent, remove the center bezel (2) from the instrument panel (1) by releasing the snap retainers from the instrument panel.
6. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the center bezel from the vehicle.
7. Remove the radio. Radio - Removal
8. Remove the passenger airbag. Passenger Air Bag - Removal
9. Disconnect the light sensor and remove.
10. Remove the glove box opening front fasteners (1).
11. Remove left and right top cover fasteners (1).
12. Remove the lower mounting fasteners (1) located in the center stack.
13. Remove the upper mounting fasteners (1) located in the center stack.
14. Remove the mounting fasteners (1) located in the cluster opening.
15. Remove the fasteners securing the HVAC ducts to the top cover.
16. Remove the remaining fasteners.
17. Remove the wire harness from the instrument panel.
18. Separate the top cover from the instrument panel frame.