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You need to remove the entire dash to gain access to the core. Here is some information to help:

 

View Full Image Defroster opening grille Passenger-side airbag module Screws (6) Screws (2) Instrument panel Glove compartment Pushpin (2) Rivets (2) Instrument panel sound insulation Screws (2) Instrument panel sound insulation Screws (12) Nut (1) Instrument panel brace Screws (2) Ashtray Screws (10) Center trim finish panel Instrument panel radio opening panel Instrument panel cover access cover Instrument panel steering column cover Instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement Nut (2) Instrument panel steering column opening cover brace Screw (4) PRNDL indicator Instrument cluster Instrument panel fuse panel opening door Instrument cluster finish panel Tighten to 25.5 - 34.5 Nm { 2.6 - 3.5 kgf.m, 19 - 25 ft.lbf } Tighten to 7.2 - 10.8 Nm { 73 - 110 kgf.cm, 64 - 96 in.lbf } Tighten to 1 - 2 Nm { 10 - 20 kgf.cm, 9 - 18 in.lbf } Tighten to 2 - 3 Nm { 20 - 31 kgf.cm, 18 - 26 in.lbf) Removal Note Remove the steering column. View Full Image Remove the screws (1) and position the parking brake release handle (2) aside. View Full Image Disconnect the brake pedal position (BPP) switch connector. View Full Image If equipped, disconnect the clutch pedal position (CPP) switch connector. Remove the right hand and left hand scuff plates. Remove both A-pillar trim panels. Remove both front side trim panels. Remove the instrument panel fuse panel opening door. From inside the engine compartment, disconnect the engine compartment fuse box from the bracket and position aside. View Full Image Remove the bulkhead wiring harness from inside the engine compartment. View Full Image Remove the bulkhead connector insulator. View Full Image Unclip the bulkhead connectors from the dash panel. Remove the instrument panel valance panel. Release the airbag diagnostic monitor locking tab (1). View Full Image Disconnect the airbag diagnostic monitor connector (2). Remove the passenger-side air bag module. View Full Image Disconnect the blend doer actuator connector View Full Image Disconnect the climate control vacuum harness connector. View Full Image Disconnect the radio antenna cable in-line connector. Raise and secure the glove compartment. Press the release tabs inward while raising the glove compartment. View Full Image Disconnect the electrical connectors and the ground wires on the right hand cowl panel. View Full Image Remove the instrument panel brace bolt under the steering column. View Full Image Remove the right hand instrument panel cowl side bolt. View Full Image Remove the left hand instrument panel cowl side bolts. Position the instrument panel away from the dash panel. View Full Image Disconnect the instrument panel to main harness. NOTE: Two technicians are required to perform this step. Remove the instrument panel. If necessary, transfer the components to the new instrument panel. Installation Note NOTE: Two technicians are required to perform this step. Position the instrument panel. Connect the instrument panel to main harness. Align and install the instrument panel. Install the left hand instrument panel cowl side bolts. Install the right hand instrument panel cowl side bolt. Install the instrument panel brace bolt. Connect the electrical connectors and the ground wires on the right hand cowl panel. Lower the glove compartment. Press the glove compartment release tabs inward while pulling downward on the glove compartment. Connect the radio antenna cable in-line connector. Connect the climate control vacuum harness connector. Connect the blend door actuator connector. Install the passenger-side air bag module. Connect the airbag diagnostic monitor connector. Install the instrument panel valance panel. Position the bulkhead connector handle. Connect the brake pedal position (BPP) switch connector. Connect the clutch pedal position (CPP) switch connector. Install the bulkhead connector insulator. Install the bulkhead wiring harness connectors. Install the engine compartment fuse box onto the bracket. Install both front side trim panels. Install both A-pillar trim panels. Install the right hand and left hand scuff plates. Install the instrument panel fuse panel opening door. Install the parking brake release handle. Install the steering column.

Expert:	brownjeff
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Answered:	11/5/2009

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