Instrument Panel (IP) - Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraint Systems.
3. Remove the body hinge pillar trim panels.
4. Remove the IP drivers knee bolster reinforcement.

IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel to access the lower trim cover screws. The screws can be easily accessed by rotating the steering wheel.

5. Remove the following components from the steering column:
^ The lower trim cover screw
^ The 2 lower trim cover screws (2) which are located beneath the steering wheel (1).




6. Remove the steering column lower trim cover (6).




7. Remove the following components from the steering column:
^ The steering column upper trim cover screw (3)
^ The steering column upper trim cover (2)

IMPORTANT: DO NOT remove the following components from the steering column when removing the column in order to gain the necessary access to remove the instrument panel assembly:
^ The steering wheel
^ The turn signal and headlamp and windshield washer switch with the inflatable restraint coil assembly
^ The ignition lock cylinder case with the ignition lock cylinder and the ignition switch

8. Remove the steering column.
9. Remove the instrument cluster assembly.
10. Remove the IP accessory center trim plate. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - IP Center.
11. Remove the radio.
12. Remove the instrument panel compartment.
13. Remove the front floor rear console.




14. Remove the manual transaxle control lever boot (2) and bezel from the front floor front console, if equipped.




15. Remove the automatic transaxle control opening cover bezel (1) from the front console by gently prying the rear of the bezel in order to release the tabs, if equipped.
16. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
^ The 2 screws
^ The front floor front console (2)




17. Remove the 3 mounting bolts (1) which secure the powertrain control module.
18. Disconnect the 3 powertrain control module electrical connectors (2).
19. Remove the powertrain control module (3) from the vehicle.




20. Remove the screw (2) which secures Junction Block #2 (1) to the instrument panel. Reposition the block as necessary.




21. Remove the following control cables from the heater case assembly:
^ The vent (3)
^ The temperature (2)
^ The mode (1)




22. Remove the 2 screws (1) which secure the heater control assembly (2).




23. Disconnect the following connectors from the heater control assembly:
^ The blower motor switch (2)
^ The A/C switch
24. Remove the heater control assembly with the control cables attached from the vehicle.




25. Remove the following components from the IP center support braces:
^ The 2 bolts (1)
^ The ground wires




26. Unclip and remove the windshield side garnish moldings (1).




27. Using a taped flat bladed tool, gently pry and release the 4 clips around the IP lamp dimmer/outside rearview mirror switch trim plate (2).




28. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
^ The IP lamp dimmer (2)
^ The outside rearview mirror switch (1), if equipped
29. Remove the IP lamp dimmer/outside rearview mirror switch assembly (3) from the vehicle.




30. Using a taped flat bladed tool, gently pry and release the 3 clips around the IP hazard warning/rear defogger switch trim plate (1).




31. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
^ The rear defogger switch (1), if equipped
^ The hazard warning switch (2)
32. Remove the rear defogger switch/hazard warning switch assembly (3) from the vehicle.




33. Disconnect the ambient light sensor electrical connector (2).




34. Remove the ambient light sensor (1) from the instrument panel assembly (2).




35. Remove the following components from the IP assembly (1):
^ The 2 bolts The 2 nuts
^ The inflatable restraint IP module (2)
36. Remove the following components:
^ The 2 bolts
^ The IP compartment reinforcements (4)
37. Remove the IP compartment door lock striker bracket screw.




38. Disconnect the park brake switch electrical connector (1).




39. Disconnect the oxygen sensor (HO2S2) electrical connector (1).




40. Disconnect the daytime running lamp control module electrical connector (2).




41. Disconnect the 8 connectors from Junction Block #2 (1).




42. Disconnect the connectors (1) at the right IP center support brace (2).




43. Disconnect the connectors (1) at the left IP center support brace (2).




44. Disconnect the 3 connectors which are located in the connector cavity (2) in the left body hinge pillar (1).
45. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
^ The automatic transaxle shift lock control module
^ The shift lock park switch
^ The 4 connectors from Junction Block #1
46. Remove the I/P wiring harness from all the necessary wire harness retainers.




47. Remove the 2 screws (1) which secure the instrument panel assembly (2) to the instrument panel reinforcement.
48. Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle by lifting up on and pulling this assembly rearward, disengaging the 5 clips.