Removal And Installation: Front: Removal
WARNING:
Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.
NOTE:
Illustration shown with instrument panel removed from view for clarity.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Remove the glovebox and the glovebox hush panel (1). Refer to GLOVE BOX, INSTRUMENT PANEL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the passenger side knee blocker air bag. Refer to AIR BAG, KNEE BLOCKER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Disconnect the wire harness connector (2) from the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) module, located on the air inlet housing.
- Remove the two screws (1) that secure the front of the HVAC module to the air inlet housing.
- Remove the HVAC module.

