Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Instrument Panel: Removal
- Depower the SRS. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
- Remove the floor console. Refer to: Floor Console .
- Remove both A-pillar trim panels. Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel .
- Release the clips and remove the LH instrument panel trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
- Release the clips and remove the RH instrument panel trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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NOTE: Super Cab shown in illustration, other cabs similar.
Release the clips and remove the RH scuff plate.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
- Release the clips and remove the RH lower cowl trim panel.
- Release the molded snap in the fuse panel cover then rotate fuse panel inboard and foward to disengage hooks from the cowl trim.
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NOTE: Super Cab shown in illustration, other cabs similar.
Release the clips and remove the LH scuff plate.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
- Release the clips and remove the LH lower cowl trim panel.
- Remove the push pins and the RH insulation panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Without floor console
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Remove the front center seat. Refer to: Front Center Seat .
- Remove the bolt, release the clips and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.
All vehicles
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- Open the glove compartment.
- Push the stop tabs inward.
- Fully lower the glove compartment and lift off the hinges.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the electrical connectors.
Torque
: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
- Disconnect the electrical connectors at the BCM.
- Fold the carpet rearward.
- Remove the push pins and the HVAC floor duct.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors, release the harness retainers and position aside the harness.
- Release the clips to open the access panel, remove the bolts and the access panel.
Torque
: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
- Release the clips and remove the lower steering column trim panel.
- Remove the bolts and position the lever assembly for access.
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- Remove the screw.
- Remove the clip.
- Remove the cable from the lever and position aside.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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WARNING: Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Reuse could result in bolt failure and loss of vehicle control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.