Removal Procedure

Disconnect electrical connectors.

Remove 4 instrument panel tie bar bolts (3, 4).
Remove 2 instrument panel tie bar nuts (2).
Installation Procedure
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Install 4 instrument panel tie bar bolts (3, 4) and tighten to 22 N·m (17 lb ft).
Install 2 instrument panel tie bar nuts (2) and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

Connect electrical connectors.
Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement
Instrument Panel Wiring Harness ReplacementHood
To open the hood:
1. Pull up on the hood release handle. It is located inside the vehicle to the
left of the steering column.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release handle
toward the driver side of the vehicle.
3. Lift the hood and release the hood prop fr ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Bat ...
Shifting out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission shift lock control system.
The shift lock is designed to:
• Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift
lever button fully released.
• Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park) unless the ig ...