To pull out the instrument panel, first stop the supplemental restraint system by removing and insulating the battery negative cable and after two minutes the system capacitor should no longer hold a charge. Don't hit or let the occupant restraint controller fall, because it could damage the impact sensor. In case, you need to swap out the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) and Occupant Classification Module (OCM), replace one at a time and verify the supplemental restraint after you do. It is necessary to remove the left door sill trim cover by using a trim stick C-4755 before removing the screw and left cowl trim cover. Next, unscrew and open the left instrument panel cap and after that remove the two screws and the
Steering Column opening cover. Once you've removed the hood release bolts, move the handle aside and use a screwdriver to take out the four screws securing the reinforcement panel in the steering column opening. Unfasten the steering column tilt lever, remove the upper and lower shaft coverings and cut all the wiring harness connectors on the column. Pull the
Shift Cable free from the inside column shift lever actuator and let go of the cable from the column bracket. Take off the SKIM module first, connectors included, then remove the upper steering shaft coupler bolt and take the shaft forward. Clear the
Brake Light Switch and throw it out, then undo the four nuts that secure the steering column to unmount it from the studs it is attached to. Disconnect the steering column assembly, together with the bolts from the pedal support bracket and rod from the pedal release. Take the electrical connectors out of the fuse block, take out the bolt for the ground wire and remove all bolts from the driver side A-pillar grab handle's trim covers before taking off the A-pillar trim panel. Take out the floor console, remove both body wire harness connectors from the ORC and pull the instrument panel harness found under the carpet after loosening the center screws. Remove the bolts holding the instrument panel centerpiece, driver's seat, driver's side floor duct and support panel, after which remove the right instrument panel end cap and passenger side support bolts. Take away the right door sill trim cover and the right cowl trim cover using a C-4755 trim stick and then disconnect and remove the amplifier from the circuit. Take away the bolts of the harness and ground wire and carefully take out the rear floor duct and panel along the passenger side A-pillar. Use the C-4755 trim stick to take out the instrument panel defroster grille, cut off the sensor electrical connector if available and take out the four fenceline bolts. After that, take hold of the instrument panel assembly and lift it from the side support pins before exiting it through the driver's door.