The process of removing the instrument panel is a complex operation which should be performed by an experienced mechanics because there are a lot of concealed screws and wires and connectors which should be found and unplugged. Before starting it is recommendable to write the development and to take analogue and digital photographs. If one has no high skill level, or experience; and has no assistant, it is advisable to take the car for this procedure in a dealership. First, you need to immobilize or secure the steering column in the forward most position using a lock or clamp you then have to remove the steering wheel. On the models from 1998 release the retaining tabs on the fuse box and move it aside in the engine compartment. Jump the Ohm meter by opening the hood to find and remove the instrument cluster electrical connectors. Screw the release handle of the hood and the parking brake control from the instrument panel. If the car has an inside center console, then it has to be unbolted as well and remember, if the front seats are to be relocated first, then it is much easier to do it this way. Secondly, turn and remove the knee bolster mounted on the lower part of the steering column. To shift from low range to 2WD, for 4WD models with shift levers, push the transfer case control all the way forward. The steering column cover and reinforcement can be taken off from the instrument panel, above the brake pedal near the booster pushrod and the upper connector at the clutch pedal connected to the clutch actuation rod should be detached. Remove the upper part of the steering column from the cross member of instrument panel and gently lay it down. I loosen and then unbolt the bracket at the right of the accelerator pedal And then take the trim covers at at the carpet edge of the bottom of door jam and also the kick panels and the trims at both sides of the wind shield. Disconnect the fuse box in the passenger compartment for models after 1997, which is located above the left rear portion of the dashboard, behind a cover with 'fuse' on it. Remove the electrical connectors from the center, right side, and left side of the instrument panel which interfaces to radio, climate control and electrical modules. In the fuse box opening, the two mechanical fasteners holding the IP to the cowl should be removed, in addition to the single wingnut at the lower right-hand corner of the IP. If fitted, it is possible to remove the sound deadener at the lower right of the instrument panel. Using a wooden tool start lifting the edge of the defroster grille until you remove the clips holding it and remove the grille. Take out the bolts behind the panel at the top and the accompanying electrical connectors can be disconnected as well. Make sure that the panel is fully removed from the vehicle before pulling up the panel, most preferably with the assistance of another person. It is performed in the reverse order to that followed in removal of components.