Instrument Panel Upper Section: Removal

NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Specifications information.
Make the SRS system safe. Refer to Standard Workshop Practices information.
Remove the instrument panel driver side reinforcement. See Instrument Panel Driver Side Reinforcement .
Remove the passenger side register trim panel. Refer to Passenger Side Register Trim Panel information.
Remove the stowage compartment tray.
- Release the 4 clips.
Remove the instrument panel speaker. Refer to Instrument Panel Speaker information.
Remove both A-pillar upper trim panels. Refer to A-Pillar Trim Panel information.
Remove the sunload sensor.
- Release the clips.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the instrument panel passenger side reinforcement upper retaining screws.
Release the passenger air bag module bracket.
- Remove the 2 Torx screws.
Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors from the passenger air bag module.

NOTE: Avoid dropping the screw inside the instrument panel.

Remove 1 Torx screw and 1 bolt, from the instrument panel upper section speaker aperture.
Release the instrument panel wiring harness.
- Release the 2 clips.
With assistance, remove the instrument panel upper section.
- Remove the 5 Torx screws.

NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.