Removal And Installation: Removal

1. Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable.

   For additional information, refer to: BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES -- XK/X150 (Specifications).

2. Make the SRS system safe.

   For additional information, refer to: AIRBAG DISPOSAL  (Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering, General Procedures).

3. Remove the instrument panel.

   For additional information, refer to: Instrument Panel (Removal and Installation).

4. Remove the navigation system display module.

   For additional information, refer to: Navigation System Display Module (Removal and Installation).

5. NOTE: The Torx screws may not be fitted.

   Remove the center register.

   • Remove the 2 Torx screws.
   • Carefully release the component.

6. Remove the instument panel driver's side reinforcement trim panel.

   • Carefully release the 4 clips.
7. CAUTION: Care must be taken to avoid damage to the mating surfaces.

   Remove the driver side register trim panel.

   • Remove the 2 Torx screws.

8. Remove the instrument panel passenger side reinforcement trim panel.

   • Carefully release the 7 clips.

9. Remove the passenger side register.

   • Remove the 2 Torx screws.
   • Carefully release the component.

10. Release the glove compartment.

    • Remove the 5 Torx screws.
    • Release the 2 clips.

11. Remove the glove compartment.

    • Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
    • Release the glove compartment lamp assembly.
12. CAUTION: Care must be taken to avoid damage to the mating surfaces.

    Carefully release and remove the rheostat switch assembly.

    • Disconnect the electrical connector.

13. Release the MOST diagnostic port.

    • Carefully release the clip.

14. Remove the instrument panel, lower trim panel.

    • Remove the 3 Torx bolts.
    • Remove the 2 Torx screws.
    • Release the 2 clips.
    • Release the vehicle diagnostic port.
15. CAUTION: Protect the surrounding trim from damage when changing the component.

    Remove the instrument cluster surround.

    • Remove the 3 screws.

16. Remove the instrument cluster.

    • Raise the steering column finisher for access to the lower screws.
    • Remove the 4 screws.
    • Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.

17. Remove the in-vehicle temperature sensor.

    • Remove the Torx screw.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
18. CAUTION: Protect the surrounding trim from damage when changing the component.

    Release the instrument panel upper trim.

    • Remove the 11 Torx screws.
    • Collect the compression limiters.
    • Release the glove box support bracket.
    • Remove the 2 Torx screws.
    • With assistance, separate the components.
19. Disconnect the passenger air bag ground cable.
    • Remove the Torx bolt.

20. Disconnect the passenger air bag module 2 electrical connectors.

    • Carefully release the clips.

21. Remove the heater duct.

    • Remove the 3 Torx screws.

Remove the passenger air bag module.

• Remove the 8 Torx bolts.