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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew
That sounds pretty involved actually! I guess I may be better off leaving the wiring attached
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This is what I do. Not necessarily in the exact order.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable(s).
2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System See: Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming > Procedures.
3. Remove the three relay center bolts from the underside of the wheel opening.
4. Remove the bulkhead connector.
5. Remove the following components from the bulkhead connector:
- The screws from the convenience center to the cowl
- The cruise control harness (if equipped)
- The forward lamp harness
- The SIR system harness
- The relay center
6. Remove the coolant reservoir. Refer Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement See: Coolant Reservoir > Procedures.
7. Disconnect the antenna lead-in and the grommet.
8. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement See: Knee Diverter > Procedures.
9. Remove the steering shaft pinch bolt.
10. Remove the left and the right sill plate front screw.
11. Remove the left and the right hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement See: Trim Panel > Removal and Replacement.
12. Remove the brake release handle from the cable.
13. Remove the reaction plate assembly.
14. Remove the tie bar.
15. Remove the knee deflector bracket.
16. Disconnect the 8-way column connector.
17. Disconnect the 48-way connector retainer in order to access the two lower column nuts.
18. Disconnect the shift cable (Automatic transmission).
19. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
20. Remove the shift levers.
- Remove the transfer case knob by pulling the knob straight up. S4WD models must be in the 4-LO range.
- Remove the manual transmission shift lever (if equipped).
21. Remove the front floor console, if necessary.
22. Remove the left and the right lower IP pivot bolts.
23. Remove the IP storage compartment door.
24. Remove the IP storage compartment.
25. Remove the two IP attaching bolts through the storage compartment door.
26. Remove the center support screw.
27. Remove the three IP upper support screws.
28. Remove the IP from the front of the dash.
29. Disconnect the park brake lever. Refer to Parking Brake Lever Replacement See: Parking Brake Lever > Procedures.
30. Disconnect the following electrical connectors as necessary:
- The sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)
- The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning module (HVACM)
- The 22-way engine harness
- The stoplamp switch
- The vehicle speed sensor (VSS) calibrator module
- The clutch or brake release switches
- The electronic accelerator (Diesel)
- The HVAC control cables (if equipped)
31. Remove the IP from the vehicle.