Removal Procedure
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Outer Filler (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Lower Insulator Retainer (1) - Remove [ 2x ]
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator (1) - Remove
Release the retaining tab.
- Rotate the front floor courtesy lamp (1) a quarter turn counterclockwise to release.
Front Floor Courtesy Lamp (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Trim Pad Bolt (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Instrument Panel Trim Pad (2) - Remove
Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate Bolt (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate (2) - Remove
Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle (1) - Release
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (2) - Remove [ 2x ]
- NOTE:
You may have to push down on the lower steering column closeout to clear the instrument panel cluster trim plate.
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) - Remove
Using a small plastic trim tool, separate the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) from the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover.
Using a small plastic trim tool, separate the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) from the instrument panel steering column opening closeout (2).
Turn the steering wheel approximately 90 degrees to the left of the centered position.
- Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt (1) - Remove
Turn the steering wheel approximately 90 degrees to the right of the centered position.
- Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt (1) - Remove
- Turn the steering wheel to the centered position.
Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Bolt (1) - Remove
Floor Front Air Outlet Duct - Left Side (1) - Remove
Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt (1) - Remove
Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft (1) @ Steering Column (2) - Separate
Steering Column Nut (1) - Remove [ 4x ]
- Disconnect the electrical connectors attached to the steering column.
Steering Column (1) - Remove
Steering Column Lock Control Module Bolt (1) - Remove [ 4x ]
Column Lock Module (1) - Remove