Instrument Panel Upper Section

Instrument Panel Upper Section









Removal and Installation

1. Remove the knee air bag module. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System Knee Air Bag Module.

2. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to Steering Column Removal and Replacement.

3. Remove the 3 torx screws and remove the steering column shroud.





NOTICE: Make sure the clockspring rotor does not rotate.

4. Secure the clockspring.





5. Remove the steering column multifunction switch.





6. Remove the instrument cluster. For additional information, refer to Instrumentation, Message Center, and Warning Chimes Service and Repair.

7. Remove the headlamp switch. For additional information, refer to Exterior Lighting Service and Repair.

8. Remove the instrument panel dimmer switch. For additional information, refer to Instrument Cluster and Panel Illumination Service and Repair.

9. Remove the instrument panel upper finish panel. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel Finish Panel - Upper Instrument Panel Finish Panel - Upper.

10. Remove the Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM), the Audio Control Module (ACM), the Front Display Interface Module (FDIM), and disconnect the Global Positioning System Module (GPSM). For additional information, refer to Information and Entertainment Systems Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM), Audio Control Module (ACM), Front Controls/Display Interface Module (FCDIM), and Service and Repair.

11. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to Console - Floor Service and Repair.

12. Remove the 4 Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) module screws and remove the HVAC module.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.





13. Remove the glove box.





14. Remove the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM). For additional information, refer to Information and Entertainment Systems Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM).

15. Disconnect the RH finish panel ambient light pipe electrical connector. For additional information on connector location, refer to exploded view in Instrument Panel Finish Panel - RH Instrument Panel Finish Panel - RH.

16. Disconnect and remove the LH and RH Light Emitting Diode (LED) connectors.

17. Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the 2 pins and remove the passenger side air bag module bracket.
- Disconnect the passenger side air bag module connector.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).





18. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel side covers.





19. Remove the LH and RH A-Pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation A-Pillar Trim Panel.

20. Position both front seats fully rearward.

21. Remove the 12 upper instrument panel screws.
- To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).

22. NOTE: The RH and LH defroster ducts stay in the vehicle when the upper instrument panel is removed.

With the upper instrument panel loose release the RH and LH defroster duct clips.





23. Gently pull the upper instrument panel outward and release the 12 harness push pins and 5 metal harness retaining clips.

24. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the instrument panel, an assistant is required when carrying out this step.

NOTICE: Note the harness routing and make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are not hindered before removing the instrument panel or damage to the components may occur.

Remove the upper instrument panel.

25. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the instrument panel, use an assistant when positioning the instrument panel to the vehicle.

NOTICE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are correctly routed when installing the instrument panel or damage to the components may occur.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.