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.
Removal Procedure
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Removal and Installation
{with UV6} Remove the head-up display:
- Head-Up Display Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Head-Up Display (2) - Remove
{with UV6} Remove the head-up display bracket:
- Head-Up Display Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Head-Up Display Bracket (2) - Remove
Instrument Panel Carrier Bolt (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Bolt (1) - Remove
- Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Retainer (2) - Remove
- Disconnect the instrument panel wiring harness retainers (3) from the side window defogger outlet left side (4).
- Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct - Left Side (4) - Remove
- NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
If equipped, disconnect the wiring harness retainer (1) from the instrument panel outer air outlet duct (3).
- Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Bolt (2) - Remove
- Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct - Left Side (3) - Remove
Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle (1) - Remove
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (2) - Remove [3x]
- Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Retainer (3) - Remove
- WARNING:
When removing, handling or installing this component wear protective gloves. The sharp edges on the component may be very sharp and may cause injury.
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Reposition the component to access the electrical connector.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) - Remove
- NOTE:
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Disconnect the instrument panel wiring harness and body wiring harness connectors (1).
- Disconnect the instrument panel wiring harness retainers (3).
- NOTE:
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Disconnect the instrument panel wiring harness and body wiring harness retainers (1).
- Video Processing Module Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
Reposition the body control module bracket to gain access to the instrument panel wiring harness ground nut (2).
- Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Ground Nut (2) - Remove
- NOTE:
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Body Control Module Bracket (1) - Remove
Video Processing Module (1) - Remove
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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.
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