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Panel, Instrument: Removal: Removal

WARNING:

Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury. Refer to WARNING .

NOTE:

Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL, WARNING .

Fig 1: Steering Column Opening Cover
GC0099101Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove the center floor console. Refer to CONSOLE, FLOOR, REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the shifter assembly. Refer to SHIFTER, TRANSMISSION, REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the cowl trim panels. Refer to PANEL, COWL TRIM, SIDE, REMOVAL .
  5. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, separate the snap clips and remove the steering column opening cover.
    Fig 2: Steering Column Reinforcement & Fasteners
    GC0099095Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Remove the screws (2) and remove the steering column reinforcement (1).
    Fig 3: Identifying Center Bezel
    GC0098538Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, carefully pry the instrument panel center bezel (2) away from the instrument panel (1).
  8. Disconnect the electrical connectors and the mechanical connections to the HVAC.
  9. Remove the center bezel from the IP.
  10. Remove the defrost grille from the IP. Refer to GRILLE, DEFROSTER, REMOVAL .
    Fig 4: A-Pillar Wire Harness
    GC0084620Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Disconnect the electrical connectors at the A-pillars.
    Fig 5: Side End Caps
    GC0099102Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  12. Remove the driver and passenger side end caps.
    Fig 6: Antenna Connector
    GC0099096Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  13. Remove the passenger side silencer pad.
  14. Disconnect the radio antenna (1).
    Fig 7: HVAC Wire Harness Connectors
    GC0099103Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  15. Disconnect the HVAC wire harness connectors (1 and 2).
    Fig 8: Center Wire Harness
    GC0099104Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  16. Separate the center wire harness (3).
    Fig 9: Main Wire Harness Connectors
    GC0099105Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  17. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to COLUMN, REMOVAL .
  18. Disconnect the main wire harness connectors at the driver's side cowl.
    Fig 10: Harness Connectors
    GC0099106Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  19. Disconnect the wire harness connectors at the driver's side A-pillar.
    Fig 11: Center Bezel Fastener Locations
    GC0084621Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  20. Remove the HVAC to I/P screws (1).
    Fig 12: Passenger Side Support Bolts
    GC0099097Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  21. Remove the passenger side support bolts (2).
    Fig 13: Driver Side Support Bolts
    GC0099107Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  22. Remove the center support bolts.
  23. Remove the driver's side support bolts (1).
  24. Remove the fence line bolts.
    Fig 14: Instrument Panel Assembly
    GC0099108Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  25. Remove the instrument panel (1) from the vehicle.
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