Instrument Panel (IP) - Carrier Replacement - Removal Procedure A

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable(s).
2. Remove the three relay center bolts from the underside of the wheel opening.
3. Remove the bulkhead connector.
4. Remove the following components from the bulkhead connector:
^ The screws from the convenience center to the cowl
^ The cruise control harness (if equipped)
^ The forward lamp harness
5. Remove the coolant reservoir. Refer Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement in Cooling System.
6. Disconnect the antenna lead-in and the grommet.
7. Remove the knee bolster.
8. Remove the steering shaft pinch bolt.
9. Remove the left and the right sill plate front screw.
10. Remove the left and the right hinge pillar trim panels.
11. Remove the brake release handle from the cable.
The clip releases the handle from the cable.
12. Remove the reaction plate assembly.
13. Remove the tie bar.
14. Remove the knee deflector bracket.
15. Disconnect the 8-way column connector.
16. Disconnect the 48-way connector retainer in order to access the 2 lower column nuts.
17. Disconnect the shift cable (automatic transmission).
18. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
19. Remove the manual transmission shift lever.
20. Remove the front floor console, if necessary.




21. Remove the left and the right lower IP pivot bolts.




22. Remove the IP storage compartment door.
23. Remove the IP storage compartment.
Squeeze the compartment in order to release the compartment.
24. Remove the 2 IP attaching bolts through the storage compartment door.




25. Remove the center support screw.
26. Remove the three IP upper support screws.
27. Remove the IP from the front of the dash.
28. Disconnect the park brake release handle.
29. Disconnect the following electrical connectors as necessary:
^ The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning module (HVACM)
^ The 22-way engine harness
^ The stoplamp switch. Refer to Stoplamp Switch Replacement in Brakes.
^ The vehicle speed sensor (VSS) calibrator module. Refer to Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Module Replacement.
^ The clutch or brake release switches
^ The electronic accelerator (Diesel)
^ The HVAC control cables (if equipped). Refer to Temperature Control Cable Replacement or Mode Control Cable Replacement in HVAC.
30. Remove the IP from the vehicle.