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Removal & Installation

  1. Disable air bag system. See AIR BAG SYSTEM SAFETY article in GENERAL SERVICING. Remove 2 driver's air bag module retaining nuts. Disconnect air bag module and horn switch electrical connectors. Remove driver's air bag module.
  2. Open glove box and disconnect glove box isolator. Push in on door tabs, and place glove box door in full down position. Release trim panel retaining clips. Disconnect clock connector and remove trim panel. Disconnect passenger's air bag module electrical connector. Remove air bag module retaining bolts and screws, and remove passenger's air bag module.
  3. Disconnect speed control servo connector. Remove mounting nuts and place speed control servo aside. Disconnect brake fluid sensor, wiper motor and left side engine compartment in-line electrical connectors. Unseat left side wiring harness grommet. Disconnect blower motor, A/C pressure cut-off switch, and right side engine compartment in-line electrical connectors. Disconnect vacuum lines.
  4. Raise and support vehicle. Remove right side wheel and tire. Remove front fender splash shield bolts and position splash shield aside. Unseat right side wiring harness grommet. Reinstall right wheel and tire. Lower vehicle. Remove passenger's side instrument panel lower insulator. Remove left and right side scuff plates and cowl side trim panels. Disconnect crash sensor electrical connector. Separate antenna cable lead in connector. Remove right side ground bolts.
  5. Remove bulkhead electrical connectors. Disconnect function selector hose from evaporator housing. Position right and left side weather-strips aside. Feed right side wiring harness through dash panel. Remove center carpet insert. Disconnect EATC control panel vacuum harness. Remove instrument panel tunnel brace. Remove left side instrument panel insulator. Disconnect courtesy lamp connector.
  6. Remove instrument panel lower steering column opening cover. Remove steering column opening cover reinforcement. Disconnect vacuum connectors under instrument panel. Remove nuts and position steering column brace aside. Remove pinch bolt and separate intermediate shaft from steering column. Disconnect shift cable from steering column. Remove left side ground bolt. Disconnect left side wiring harness connectors.
  7. Remove defroster grille. Remove 2 instrument panel cowl top screws. Remove left and right cowl side attaching nuts. With the aid of an assistant, feed left side wiring harness through dash panel, while removing instrument panel from vehicle. To install, reverse removal procedure.
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